https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd Maya Angelou en-us 2022-02-28 18:19:55 UTC 2022-03-18 00:54:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f8.png jberso8402 https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2070061986 In one of her most famous literary works, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Angelou uses her own hardships to convey and publicize that everybody deserves the freedom to reach their potential. Maya Angelou’s works’ support the idea of the American dream by inspiring African Americans to overcome racial injustice, and accomplish their individual dreams. 

]]> 2022-02-28 18:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2070061986 jberso8402 https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2070066250 Dr. Kelly A. Spring (National Women's History Museum) writes about Maya Angelou’s life because she was an extraordinary activist that inspired people to chase after their dream. In fact, Angelou’s autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which was a “tale of personal strength amid childhood trauma and racism resonated with readers and was nominated for the National Book Award.”(Dr. Spring) Angelou overcame her early abusive life as a victim of rape and racial discrimination. Ultimately, Angelou’s courage and persistence prevailed in that she was a significant voice for African Americans despite the tremendous obstacles she endured. The activist empowered the African American community with her works, encouraging them to aim as high as she did. Angelou’s well-known legacy and remarkable success demonstrated to America that the American Dream can truly be achieved by anybody.  

]]> 2022-02-28 18:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2070066250 jberso8402 https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2070089110 In the poem, And Still I Rise, Maya Angelou urges the African American community to overcome hardships and discrimination. Angelou’s passionate style of writing convinces the reader that her pride has made her persevere through challenges. For example, Angelou writes “You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise.” (Maya Angelou) She wants to convey confidence and pass on the message that the American dream is entirely possible with tenacity. 

]]> 2022-02-28 18:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2070089110 jberso8402 https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2070108371 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QqGWKqMJm3b93eVaeUDHeCuSA4Bo_pd5sPFxKqi8OWY/edit]]> 2022-02-28 18:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2070108371 jberso8402 https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2073821410 Gale explains the significance of Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and the impact her story of hardships and joys had. Maya Angelou’s story describes her own struggles to motivate African Americans to pursue the American dream. "Self empowerment, faith, struggle as quest, survival, intellectual curiosity, complexity of choice—these ideas are the underpinning of Maya Angelou's story." (Gale, critic Opal Moore) The biography reveals that Angelou believed in and fought for the better future she deserved. Therefore she uses her talent of writing to inspire others to do the same. Therefore she uses her talent of writing to inspire others to do the same. 

]]> 2022-03-02 15:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2073821410 jberso8402 https://padlet.com/jberso8402/2xbus6it2sdpchd/wish/2074193084 There has been terrible difficulties throughout history that has caused African Americans to be discouraged, however, Maya Angelou writes in her poem, On The Pulse of Morning, “Lift up your eyes upon, This day breaking for you. Give birth again, To the dream.” She is telling the American people to avoid dwelling on past injustices, and instead learn from them, to pursue their dreams. In addition, Angelou is explaining that the American dream is far more possible to attain than ever. The poem expresses enthusiasm for the unity and the equal opportunity to have a American dream. 

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