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The life of Maya Angelou as shown in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a tale of insecurity, instability, judgment, and triumph. Throughout this journey, Maya bring forth, during her life, how certain things sounded, or did not sound, affected her life and the way she acted. When she was molested and raped by her mother's boyfriend, her immediate reaction afterwards was to be silent towards everyone. When she and her father go on a trip to Mexico, his silence on her achievements and triumphs affects her outlook on him. The sound of her principal's voice had affected the way she felt, making it one of her favorites. Maya's life had a strong connection to the sounds of her life, or lack of.
Ultimately, Maya was convinced that by her telling everyone about Mr. Freeman raping her, however condemning him and lying about the other times he molested her, she caused his death. Thinking that now every time she lies, someone will die, Maya decides to shield others by not speaking to......

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