Still I Rise
still i rise
What message or lesson can you learn from this poem, and how can you apply that lesson to your current life?
What message or lesson can you learn from this poem, and how can you apply that lesson to your current life?
One of the central themes in this poem is that of oppression. The poet speaks of the legacy of oppression, making references to the suffering of black people throughout history. She condemns the oppressors—ostensibly, white people—with great fierceness. She will make her “slave” ancestors proud by rising above their suffering and defying the oppressors. I think your second question is asking for your opinion.