Question

Write four to six sentences describing mrs. flowers. in your analysis, include at least two personality traits of the person. support your ideas about the individual’s personality traits with evidence from the text.

Answer 1

Ms. Flowers is the fascinating woman who motivates Maya's become interested in literature, and she does her best to help Maya overcome her muteness. Maya looks up to Ms. Flowers and finds her amazing. Ms Flowers, regardless of being black, stands her ground and requires respect from everyone around her, stating in such manner that equality is extremely important to her. Maya thinks that Ms. Flowers clever and open-hearted.

Answer 2

Ms. Flowers is the "aristocrat" of black Stamps, she is a gracious woman who encourages Maya's love of literature, and also helps Maya to break out of her muteness. Maya regards her as the pinnacle of humankind. Maya finds Ms. Flowers a unique role model. She is a black woman who refuses to bend to the stereotypes placed upon black women at the time. Maya finds Ms. Flowers to be intelligent, self-aware, proud and sincere.