Read the passage and highlight details that help the reader understand the author’s viewpoint.
On that first day, I ran down the hill and into the road (few cars ever came along it) and had the good sense to stop running before I reached the Store.
I was liked, and what a difference it made. I was respected not as Mrs. Henderson's grandchild or Bailey's sister but for just being Marguerite Johnson.
—I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,
Maya Angelou
Read the passage. What is Angelou’s viewpoint toward the time she spent with Mrs. Flowers?
It was a humorous time that made her laugh.
It was very important to her.
It was something she dreaded and avoided.
It was one of many things she enjoyed.
The passage does not provide enough information to determine Angelou’s viewpoint toward the time she spent with Mrs. Flowers.
In the given passage, the details that help the reader understand the author's viewpoint are:
- "I was liked, and what a difference it made." This indicates that the author feels a positive effect from the time spent with Mrs. Flowers.
- "I was respected not as Mrs. Henderson's grandchild or Bailey's sister but for just being Marguerite Johnson." This suggests that the author appreciates being recognized and valued as an individual rather than being defined by her relationships.
Based on these details, it can be inferred that Angelou's viewpoint toward the time she spent with Mrs. Flowers is that it was very important to her.