CRITICAL ESSAY
l.background Information
a. Formation about the work
title: equality
author:maya Angelou
Purpose of the poem:3.The phrase 'equality and i will be free'is repeated six times. This emphasizes that all Angelou wants is to be free from racism and wants everyone to be equal.
ll.SUMMARY
(Write the issues being raised in the poem)
•Angelous use metaphor, imagery, repititon, and notable words creates a significant and noticeable atmospherethat stays with the reader long after the poem has been read
lll. Interpretation and evaluation
a. Discuss the style of the author in presenting the issues
•In 'EQUALITY' Maya Angelou it is trying to address the importance of equality and freedom without segregation, discrimination, and racism
b. Discuss if the author was successful in persuading the audience regarding the issue.
lV. Reflection: how are the issues presented affect you?
•There is no equality just discrimination and racism.