Still I Rise By Maya Angelou Research Paper

Maya Angelou had a rough upbringing, throughout her trials and tribulations, she endured challenging situations. She created stories that were nominated for a National Book and Pulitzer Prize Award. Angelou works were aimed at empowering individuals; for it was stated, “All my work is meant to say, “You may encounter many defeats but you must not be defeated” (Angelou, 1928, p. 944). She spoke about racism that she received at a young age, Can you imagine a dentist refusing to treat someone tooth that is decayed? These experiences in which she used in her autobiography made her the brilliant artist that she is portrayed today. Despite her difficulties, her stories are full of positive life affirming values such as courage, resilient, hope, and love.
Ms. Angelou is screaming hold your head high situations may be rough or unbearable now, but you can rise above. “You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. She represents hope for Black people, and is an inspiration to break free from the fetters that bog them down. Ms. Angelou has an indomitable spirit to rise against all odds, fear and terror. She said people may be jealous and full of hate but it does not disturb her because she will rise above unjust treatment. “You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your eyes, You may kill me with yiur hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise” (Angelous, p.