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Graduation
Title: Graduation
Category: Society & Culture / People
Details: Words: 267 | Pages: 1.1 (approximately 235 words/page)
Graduation
Maya Angelou's Graduation shows the anger and pride she felt during her
graduation at a segregated school. Graduation took place Stamps in Arkansas. If they
can afford them, the graduates buy new shoes and clothes. Since Maya is graduating
from middle school, her mother makes her a new dress with lots of frills. She was at the
top of her class and did well in every aspect of her studies. As a reward, Maya receives
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…showed last 75 words of 267 total…handymen, or maids. After Donleavy’s speech Maya
feels absolutely dejected. The day no longer holds any value for her. When Maya’s name
is called, she goes listlessly up to the stage. She is no longer proud to receive her
diploma. Then a classmate begins to sing the Negro national anthem. Maya’s heart
soars as she hears the words. She finds herself silently thanking the songwriter for
easing the hearts of her people.
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