Mrs. Flowers tells Marguerite that some people who never stepped foot in college are even more intelligent than college professors. This is because they know how to leverage ancient or inherited wisdom to their advantage. Such people are never at a loss in the face of life’s challenges.
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Why does Mrs Flowers tell Marguerite to be understanding of illiteracy?
Mrs. Flowers tells Marguerite that some people who never stepped foot in college are even more intelligent than college professors. This is because they know how to leverage ancient or inherited wisdom to their advantage. Such people are never at a loss in the face of life’s challenges.
How would you describe Mrs Flowers?
The author characterizes Mrs. Flowers as an aristocrat by the way she describes her. She is described as someone who is in control of situations and circumstances. The author states “her printed voile dresses and flowered hats were as right for her as denim overalls for a farmer.”
What inference can be made about Mrs flowers based on what she says to Mrs Henderson?
Flowers has a wit and sensitivity towards the feelings and emotions of the people around her. She is aware of how people feel, even if they don’t say it, and she does it through observation and reasoning. This is very evident in the line “That is a very good job, Mrs. Henderson.
Why is language important to Mrs Flowers?
According to Mrs. Flowers, for what two reasons is language so important? Language separates humans from the lower animals and it is a person’s way of communicating with other humans. It takes the human voice to infuse them with the shades of deeper meaning.”
What kind of assignments does Mrs Flowers give Marguerite?
What kinds of assignments does Mrs. Flowers give Marguerite? Marguerite is to read books aloud and to make each sentence sound in as many different ways as possible. Marguerite also must memorize a poem to recite.
What effect does the afternoon with Mrs Flowers have on Marguerite?
What effect does the afternoon with Mrs. Flowers have on Marguerite? Marguerite is grateful and happy because of the respect and attention Mrs. Flowers has given her .
What is special about Mrs Flowers?
Flowers is sophisticated. She also helps Maya Angelou find her voice.
How did Mrs Flowers help Marguerite?
Flowers helped Marguerite when she gave her books to read out loud. She wanted her to read the sentences and make them “sound in as many different ways as possible.” (P. 36) This proves that Mrs. Flowers wanted Marguerite to improve because she knew that Marguerite was not speaking up in school.
What is Angelou’s main point in describing Sister Flowers Why was sister flowers so important to her?
The author’s purpose, to reveal her poetic self in a literary interaction, intensifies as she describes her mentor. Sister Flowers is an “aristocrat” unaffected by weather, other people’s reactions, racial tensions; she moves easily in all social circles and is easygoing with Marguerite’s countrified mother.
How does Mrs Flowers influence Maya?
Flowers Influence on Maya. Maya refers to the black aristocrat, Mrs. Flowers encourages Marguerite to read aloud, and, by introducing Marguerite to the world of literature, Mrs. Flowers helps give Marguerite a sense of rebirth and a connection to a better world after the trauma she has experienced.
Which would you say is the most powerful method used to characterize Mrs Flowers?
Angelou describes Mrs. Flower’s physical appearance, gives examples of her speech, and offers her own comments. the most powerful would be Angelou’s poetic comments.
What does Mrs Cullinan call Maya?
Summary: Chapter 16 Maya takes a job in Mrs. Viola Cullinan’s home at the age of ten. The cook, Miss Glory, a descendant of the slaves once owned by the Cullinans, informs Maya that Mrs. Cullinan call Maya “Mary” because “Margaret” is too long. Even worse, Maya notes, her name is Marguerite, not Margaret.
Why do you think Marguerite admires Mrs flowers so much?
Flowers encourages Marguerite to read aloud, and, by introducing Marguerite to the world of literature, Mrs. Flowers helps give Marguerite a sense of rebirth and a connection to a better world after the trauma she has experienced.