Still I Rise Intro

Question 1

context

Answer 1

1978 confessional lyrical poem “Still I Rise”
Descriptively recounts the autobiographical emotions of Maya Angelou as a persona in her poetical rise to fame
Is able to act as a response to the dehumanisation of gender and race, particularly towards the insidious American 20th century stereotypes of female and African-American individuals.

Question 2

rsns

Answer 2

reject past stereotypes, celebrate african american culture and unify the past and present to forge a new identity for African American individuals