I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings Journal 5

I think the big ideas in the book are finding out who you are.The ways in which others affect your life and how to deal with all of it. In the storyMarguerite is very shy, sensitive, and gulliable.As the story progresses she is still all of these things but not as much. All throughout the book Marguerite is finding out who she truly is. Although she seems to have a good sense of self she is very gulliable.I think she is gulliable because she gives people the benefit of the doubt.She does not think that everyone is bad.Everyone that she has came into contact with so far has affected her in some way or another.Weather it was by thought,feeling,or action she was affected. Eventhough people's actions towards her may not have been positive and nor did they affect her in a positive way, she always seemed to come out a stronger person because of it. I think that because she had such a loving,caring,and concerned family she was able to deal more efficiently. I think Marguerite dealt with her situations like anyone else would have. In some cases I felt that she dealt with them in an excellent way.Especally with the Mr.freeman incident.If I had to endure what she did I don't know what I would have done. I know for a fact I would not have been able to testify in court and deal with the lawyers and Mr.Freeman. How would you have dealt with the Mr.Freeman incident at such a young age and testifying in court against him and dealing with the lawyer? What do you think the big ideas are in the book? Do you agree with me and what do you think of Marguerite now compared to how she was in the beginning of the story? please express to me me your thoughts, feelings and opinions.
Sincerely Breanna.

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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings-Journal 3

Dearest Tarannum,

Marguerite and her day with Mrs.Bertha Flowers reminds me of the time i spent with my cousin Gerrell before he passed. Just as Mrs. Flowers was "the aristocrat of Black Stamps",my cousin Gerrell was the aristocrat of the younger generation of my moms family. He was very well educated, diplomatic, responsible, inspiring and the list continues on. Much like Marguerite Gerrell was one of the few gentlemen that I have ever known, and has also remained throughout my life the measure of what a human being can be. Also like Marguerite I was a soft spoken child that often shied away from attention. But at the same time longing to be liked just because i was Breanna. Marguerite's day with Mrs. Flowers is very reminiscent of my time spent with my cousin before he passed. Just like Marguerite i was surprised that i was singled out by him. Just as ashewas to be by Mrs.Flowers. Does the plot are any of the characters remind you of any thing in particular about you, your life , or anything of the kind? If so let me know.What do you think of my comparrison? Please express those thoughts to me also.

Sincerly,Breanna Thomas
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