at the time the declaration of Independence was written, England was taxing America on lots of things, and the Americans believed that if there was no one there to represent England, then it would be unjust. England continued to do things that upset america, until american finally declared their independence.
Still I Rise" is primarily about self-respect and confidence. In the poem, Angelou reveals how she will overcome anything through her self-esteem. She shows how nothing can get her down. ... This poem is her declaration that she, for one, would not allow the hatefulness of society to determine her own success.
