Still I Rise Responses

  1. The Poem “Still I Rise” is about overcoming black slavery in America, and her personal journey through it. This includes her hope and self-belief for a better future, as well as the oppression society put against her.
  2. Maya Angelou wrote “Still I Rise” as a way to express her personal fight against slavery and oppression towards the black community. Using a poem is also a great way to convey your message.
  3. The repetition is put there to emphasize the point and message in the poem. It also adds a sense of determination to the poem.

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