The biblical allusion in these lines supports an interpretation of the poem focusing on the theme of perseverance. The speaker's determination to rise above adversity and oppression, despite the challenges and negative history imposed by others, reflects a resilient spirit akin to the struggles often depicted in biblical narratives.
Still I Rise by Maya Angelou You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise. . . "Still I Rise" from AND STILL I RISE: A BOOK OF POEMS by Maya Angelou, copyright © 1978 by Maya Angelou. Used by permission of Random House, an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved. Question Use the lines to answer the question. The Biblical allusion in these lines supports an interpretation of the poem focusing on which theme? (1 point) Responses humility humility retribution retribution justice justice perseverance perseverance
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