Angelou and Giovanni’s writings share similarities and differences. In the two excerpts “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou” and “, “A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs Long (You never know what troubled little girl needs a book)” by Nikki Giovanni, both the poem and the excerpt write about a young girl living in the south who always has a role model. Giovanni’s writing includes a librarian named Mrs. Long, who is always referring to Giovanni in different books. Similar to Angelou’s writing, Marguerite’s teacher, Mrs. Flowers' priority is to help Marguerite read aloud. Although the characters have someone to help, they experience different issues. Marguerite has little confidence in reading poetry out loud to Mrs. Flowers, while Giovanni faces humiliation living in the south during the 1950s. During Marguerite …show more content…
It takes the human voice to infuse them with the shades of deeper meaning.” (Angelou) Mrs. Flowers explains to Marguerite that reading is great, but the most important thing is to be able to recite readings and overall gain more confidence. Mrs. The influence of Marguerite on Flowers is comparable to the importance of Mrs. Long because both role models will do anything to support and comfort the narrators. Mrs. Long always does what she can to help Giovanni in finding books, “Mrs. Long always glad to see you The stereoscope always ready to show you faraway Places to dream about Mrs. Long asking what are you looking for today”(Giovanni) The library is a safe place for Giovanni as she always has Mrs. Long to comfort her. Both stories are similar because the role models always try to help the narrators. Although the stories share similarities that both Giovanni and Marguerite have role models, differences are present too. The narrators have obstacles that cause everyday struggles. Marguerite has the issue of not having much confidence in reading aloud. “Now no one is going to make you talk—possibly no one