Poems

Question 1

Lisa 2020

Answer 1

1)Her direct, honest words fit any human rights discussions, any debates on racism and misogyny,

Question 2

Lisa 2020

Answer 2

speaking loudly from the corner of society that unfortunately still remains invisible or indifferent to those in power.

Question 3

Lisa 2020

Answer 3

(Angelos poems are from ) the perspective of individual experience, putting a specific, unique person in focus rather than an underprivileged group

Question 4

Mridula (2016)

Answer 4

Maya does not try to gloss over the fact that she’s black: she embraces it, along with all the distressing historical baggage that comes with it.

Question 5

Nathan 2018

Answer 5

re-read her poems to find hiding meaning in her words

Question 6

Erbland 2016

Answer 6

1) Angelou’s own history proves that limitations must be fought against at every turn.
2) Tells about the worst of her experiences but is eloquent in describing them,

Question 7

Lisa 2020

Answer 7

2) reflections on the distribution of wealth and power, privilege and entitlement.