Kate Chopin’s short story “Désirée’s Baby” is much more than a simple narrative; the story expresses very strong political and societal assertions. The story takes place in the 1840s on the Louisiana plantations in the midst of the disputes between the abolitionists and the pro-slavery the...

1. Title: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings 2. Author: Maya Angelou 3. Major Themes A) Racism In I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Maya is exposed to racism when she is a young child. She believes that in order to be beautiful, you must have blonde hair and blue eyes. In Stamps, Arkansas, Maya is a...