![]() ![]() In the poem, the poet instructs his son on how to handle various circumstances in the years to come. Rudyard Kipling's poem "If" is a collection of advice from a parent to his kid. Her inherent strength is evident throughout her life.Next → ← prev If poem by Rudyard Kipling Summary & Line by Line Explanation in English Introduction If you get time, please visit Maya Angelou’s Wikipedia page, her life story is indeed one that has to be read. I learnt so much while writing about this poem. To write with so much authenticity and raw pride is often rare and that is one reason why this poem continues to be a declaration of self worth and pride for all. This is a magnificent poem written by a remarkable person who has gone through so much in her own life. The element of Repetition is also evident in the form of the repetition of the line ‘I rise’ which adds to the strength and passion in the poem. The first seven stanzas contain four lines, known as quatrains, stanzas eight has six lines and the ninth has nine. Still I Rise’ is a nine-stanza poem that’s separated into uneven sets of lines. Here, she has described slavery as ‘history’s shame’.Ībound in poetic devices like anaphora, alliteration, enjambment, similes, etc. Apart from the above mentioned, phrases like ‘huts of history’s shame’ are among others that hold deep meaning. The ocean symbolizes the her power, which is a force of its own that cannot be inhibited by human efforts. These objects and sources of value are symbolically associated with the oppressed and marginalized speaker. With the inclusion of things considered monetarily valuable like oil pumps and diamonds, the poetess is praising the inherent beauty and value of her body. It is to be concluded from this reference that it is in her nature to rise up and stand against oppression just as it is the nature of the tides to respond to the pull of the moon. This conveys the idea that she has no other choice but to rise up out of her affliction. She refers to herself in comparison to the moon and sun as they are affected by the tides. She seeks to empower herself as well as all those who are unsure of themselves and doubt their worth, beauty and strength. At the same time, an element of romantic fury and defiant emotions is present throughout the poem strengthening the themes of self-empowerment, perseverance, courage, pride and injustice. The writing style here, is often noted for its strong and determined tone, while addressing herself proudly. ![]() As she often wrote about being black and black womanhood, this poem may be considered as a critique of anti-black racism. This poem is often considered an affirmation of the dignity and resilience of marginalized people in the face of persecution. One of Angelou’s most acclaimed works, this poem was published in her third poetry collection And Still I Rise in 1978. ‘Still I Rise’ is Angelou’s proud declaration that she would not allow the the loathsome perception of certain people/societies to determine her own success. She is is best known for her empowering poems that aim at celebrating the female body and mind, specifically dedicated to Black women. ![]() Born in 1928, Maya Angelou was an American Civil Rights Activist and writer who lived through some of the worst oppression and inequality for African American people.
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