In the book, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou, she shows rather than tells. She allows the reader to develop a mental picture of everything she explains. The descriptions of the characters are vivid and captivate the reader's imagination. Certain situations are explained perfectly by Maya Angelou, such as Momma's discussion with Mrs. Flowers. Because of such articulate descriptions, the reader is pulled into the story as if they were actually …showed first 75 words of 478 total…

…showed last 75 words of 478 total…e pages. Many may want to keep reading for as long as the can, and can't be blamed for that; even the most easily bored people will agree if they have read the book. The reader can sympathize with Maya Angelou, even if they have never experienced such a situation. She describes things to a tee, making sure her point is across to everyone, and that's why she is such a successful and proclaimed author.