Analysis+of+the+caged+bird

Analysis of the story

 * ﻿setting- (time) 1930's-1950's


 * characters- Marguerite Ann Johnson (narrator), Annie Henderson (momma), Mrs. Bertha Flowers
 * plot- is a girl trying to sing


 * symbols- the store; Maya's easter dress


 * conflict- **Coming-of-age as a southern black girl, confronting racism, sexism, violence, and loneliness **


 * theme- Racism and segregation