Additional piano and string tracks have been included to add definition and show the depth of the ideas which she is writing down. It has a fast tempo which represents ideas flowing through her writing onto the page quickly as she is full of ideas. Angelou would be writing/creating a new poem or piece of writing. This piece represents a scene in which Dr. “ The time signature that I have chosen to work with is 4/4.” “ The Leitmotif is gong to be in ‘A Major’ scale.”ģ.What is the time signature of your Leitmotif? “ I would like to showcase Maya Angelou’s outspoken, loud, powerful and uplifting personality, which is often displayed in many of her poems and other works.”Ģ.What kind of scale will you use for your Leitmotif? Questions:ġ.What are the character’s qualities that you want to communicate through your Leitmotif? There is a normal Leitmotif as well as two Developed tracks which pertain to different situations. Here are Leitmotif Tracks that I created for Maya Angelou, based on my interpretation of what I think showcases some of the outstanding characteristics of this outspoken feminist. Angelou – Oprah’s Master Class, just before her death Music She showed us that we have a as women have voices which need to be heard, she taught us to embrace our womanliness, told us that we are all “ Phenomenal Women“.ĭr. Her poems, memoirs, essays and speeches paved the way to women empowerment. She was an activist for many causes, however, she continually empower women through her poems and memoirs.īy revealing that she was raped as a child and refused to be seen as a victim, by sharing her story in her memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, she set the stage for the new generations of black women writers to tell their stories. She believed and that what is personal to each and every one of us, is also political, that its matters and can be used for the better. When black women’s voices were ignored and muted, Maya Angelou was courageous and chose to believe that her story mattered. A famous Maya Angelou quote on ‘Women Empowerment’ Why and how was Maya Angelou a feminist? The courage and humility that Dr. Angelou possesses is what enables her to inspire women to be proud of who they are and to be proud of their womanliness, most importantly that they can inspire others that we, as women, can move towards change. She has used her past experiences to tell empowering tales of courage and faith through many mediums, such as poetry, dance and acting. Throughout her youth, she was faced with the difficulties of racial discrimination. However, most importantly, she is a powerful female influencer of strength, courage, love and grace. Maya Angelou is definitely an amazing individual - she is a well-known poet, civil rights activist, actress, musician, teacher as well as historian. Maya Angelou’s Biography Role in Feminism Maya Angelou is a celebrated poet, memoirist, teacher, filmmaker, producer, actress, dramatist, historian, and very importantly, a civil rights activist. Angelou became one of the most prestigious and influential individuals of history and has over 50 honorary doctorate degrees. These works set the tone for American events for future generations.ĭr. Maya Angelou wrote about her experiences and recorded events in history through biographies, journalism, poetry, cook books, children’s books as well as essays. Angelou also lived with her crippled Uncle Willie and her older brother Bailey Johnson, whom she was very fond of. Louis as well as Stamps, Arkansas by her grandmother Mrs. Louis, Missouri, on the 4th of April 1928. My ‘ Feminist Queen‘ Brief Biography Marguerite Johnson (a.k.a. Here is some information on my ‘Feminist Queen’. Need I say more? She is one of the elite, passionate feminists of society. I absolutely love her and i feel that she is a powerful role model to all. I’d be stupid not to be on my own side.” – Maya Angelou.
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