How does Maya View her father Big Bailey?
Even though Maya enjoys seeing her father’s jubilant spirit in Mexico, the harsh reality of his selfishness continually undermines his appeal. When first presenting him in the book, Maya questions whether Big Bailey obtains his possessions legally as a railroad porter or whether he advances through illegal means.
What is notable about Bailey’s relationship with his mother?
While Maya and Bailey have had a close relationship, bonding in light of their abandonment by their parents, now Bailey turns the full force of his love on their mother. From that moment until he leaves home at sixteen, his relationship with Vivian shapes his personality and all the life choices he makes.
What did Maya and Bailey think happened to their parents?
For years, Maya and Bailey thought their parents were dead. Suddenly at seven and eight years old, they receive Christmas presents from their parents, which brings up painful realities and questions such as these posed by Maya. Like many children, Maya and Bailey blame themselves for their parents’ abandonment.
Why does Daddy Bailey take Maya to Mexico?
One day Daddy Bailey announces that he is going to take Maya along on one of his trips to Mexico to get groceries. Maya dances, eats pork rinds, and drinks Coke. Sounds like a pretty swell time. But after a while, she realizes she hasn’t seen her dad, and she panics.
What did Bailey give as an excuse for going to Mexico?
What excuse does Daddy Bailey make for his frequent trips to Mexico? -He is making shopping trips. -Her dad comes back drunk; He had been with another woman.
Who is Mr Donleavy?
Donleavy. A white man, he is the guest speaker at Maya’s eighth grade graduation. He puts a pall over the ceremony and crushes the educational dreams of the audience by insinuating that black students are only capable of becoming athletes.
How many times was Momma married in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?
By Maya Angelou For some reason, Momma has been married three times but the only husband that Marguerite has met is Mr. Murphy.
How are Bailey and Momma related to the narrator?
Momma is Bailey and Maya’s paternal grandmother, who cares for them for most of their childhoods in Stamps, Arkansas. She is one of the only black storeowners in the area and deeply respected by the black community.
How does Momma affect Maya?
Momma, a self-made woman, single-handedly built up her store into the center of black life in Stamps. Not only does Momma have the power to protect her family and friends from evil spirits, Maya knows that Momma will protect Maya from any living people who seek to harm her.