By the end of the book, Vivian tells Maya that she does not have to worry about doing the right thing, because if her heart is in the right place, she will do the right thing regardless of anything.
QUOTATIONS for Chapters 18-36
The meaning of this quote in my opinion is that Bailey cannot comprehend and understand the degree of hatred. This section draws attention to the idea that Bailey 's life depended upon him not understanding or attempting to understand how racism operates against black men. (Page 195)
The meaning of this quote in my opinion is that Angelou is saying that you can 't have one without the other or you 'll become an extreme, and when you 're an extreme, you are beatable. So, if you are a strong person, it is important that you also know tenderness, love and compassion or you 'll be a hard person with only a tunnel vision. Basically beside
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The meaning of this quote in my opinion is that It means that he or she was taught at 15 years old, sometimes it 's more honorable to surrender, than to keep on fighting. I think it means that sometimes it takes a stronger person to surrender themselves before an unbeatable force.
The meaning of this quote in my opinion is that She 's saying that she feels sorry for those of her race who have no rights and for others who can 't make their own choices for themselves... Or maybe she 's sad that life itself is just tough and that she 's upset that her brother is going through a hard time.
The meaning of this quote in my opinion is that Realizing that despite your surroundings, despite your circumstance, the world has something special to teach you. She went from having a lot to learn but not knowing it to learning a lot and knowing it. (Chapter 34)
CREATE THREE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS for Chapters 18-36
Do you agree with Maya’s action about clarifying herself about what a lesbian is and having sex with another guy? Why or why not?
What feelings did you have by reading this book?
What did you learn by reading