Maya Angelou's Influence On Literature

Literary texts are a powerful medium with memorable messages (dpcdsb.org). “I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature” (Maya Angelou). When people select a text to read, they may not realize the significant impact it can have on their lives (dpcdsb.org). Maya Angelou’s work affects society and influences a reader's thoughts in a positive way because it connects with the people, influences society, and it inspires the people to express themselves by writing.

To start with, Maya Angelou’s work affects society and influences a reader's thoughts in a positive way because it connects with the people. “Since the moment I opened I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, I've felt deeply connected to Maya Angelou. With each page, her life seemed to mirror mine” (Oprah.com). Maya wrote about her life experiences such as the hardships and injustices she went through being an African-American. “For the first time, as a young black girl, my experience was validated” (Oprah.com). Her experiences were

"Phenomenal Woman" -- the title of Angelou's poem celebrating the strength of women -- quickly trended worldwide on Twitter. Celebrity tweets also included "true inspiration," "hero" and "national treasure. “Others needed more than Twitter's 140 characters to express their personal loss” (CNN.com). She was a big influence who left a legacy behind. Her death affected everyone that in all social medias, she was trending worldwide. “She made an effect on American culture that transcended her soaring poetry and searing memoirs” (thenational.ae). Maya influenced society by inspiring others to write. “She said: ‘The first problem is you don’t have women in here of equal status. We need to correct you before you can correct the country” (thenational.ae). Maya contributed to the civil rights movement and defended the rights of women, young people and the ignored