Flowers wanted Marguerite to improve because she knew that Marguerite was not speaking up in school. If Marguerite would read the books out loud, then she might be able to speak up when asked questions in school.
Flowers gives Maya the book of poetry, she tells her that she wants Maya to memorize one poem to recite aloud. Mrs. Flowers does this so she can help Maya feel less uncomfortable talking to people.
To help Marguerite become less shy and more comfortable to read in front of her peers.
Why is Mrs. Flower's so important to the narrator? she is Marguerite's role model. she wants to be like her.
Why has Ms. Flowers remained for Angelou "the measure of what a human being can be"? Because Maya Angelou believes that the qualities that Ms. Flowers has are the best qualities that a human being can have.
Mrs. Flowers became a muse to young Maya (then Marquerite Johnson) and changed her life by exposing her to literature and other lessons in living. Angelou writes, “She was one of the few gentlewomen I have ever known, and has remained through my life the measure of what a human being can be.”
What does Mrs. Flowers tell Marguerite as the first of her lessons in living? She must always be tolerant of ignorance, but understanding of illiteracy. Some people, unable to go to school, were more educated & even more intelligent than college professors.
In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Mrs. Flowers helps young Marguerite to trust in her abilities, to strive to find her own voice, and to infuse a human voice into words. She is a mentor and example to Marguerite and helps her to understand that intelligence comes from within, not from a paper on a wall.
What does the image reveal about marguerite's view on mrs. Flowers? That she admires and adores her.
"The Flowers" short story is mainly one of loss of innocence for the main character, Myop. She experiences the beauty of summer and enjoys her days at her family's cabin. Her world is described as bright and warm, but upon discovering the lynched man in the woods, her innocence is erased.
Mrs. Flowers is going to lend Marguerite some books.
The main idea is that certain people, role models such as Mrs. Flowers, can by offering their concern and help, transform another person's life. This idea is supported by many details.
Flowers teach Marguerite about uneducated people? Mrs. Flowers tells her to be tolerant of illiteracy. That uneducated people are more intelligent than some people with great education.
The author characterizes Mrs. Flowers as an aristocrat by the way she describes her. She is described as someone who is in control of situations and circumstances.
In the selection from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, what problem does Mrs. Flowers bring up with Marguerite? Teachers say that Marguerite does not speak.
She tells Maya that she must speak and tells her about the power of the human voice… deep. Basically, Mrs. Flowers gets Maya to speak again through literature and poetry.
Marguerite's tone is very complimentary and respectful toward Mrs. Flowers.
Flowers introduces Angelou to the world of literature and poetry by sharing her personal collection of books and encouraging the young author to read aloud. This exposure to various literary works ignites Angelou's passion for poetry and sets her on the path to becoming a poet.
Mrs. Flowers told Maya that "words mean more than what is set down on paper" By this she meant that a person needs to interact with the words in a book to make those words part of her life.
What does her description tell you about Marguerite's feelings towards her? Mrs. Flowers is someone of high standing in the community and she has taken the time to pay attention to Marguerite. She makes Marguerite feel special and worthy.
What did Marguerite hope the made-over lavender dress would do for her? She wanted it to make her look like a movie star.
Why did Momma beat Marguerite and Bailey? She thought they offended God by saying the phrase, "By the way".
Marguerite's character
Mrs flowers is a tough woman who is also very kind and resourceful. She cares very much about the well being of others and is very wise, due to her age and life experiences.
Flowers tells Maya to be "intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy" because ignorance is the lack of knowledge and information, but that all people can learn about their surroundings. She called this quote, Mother wit learning from the generations before.
What illness kills Marguerite? How old is she when she dies, and what is the last familiar thing she sees before going into the hospital? Marguerite had a brain tumor, she was 47, and she saw the amusement park which she called home.