The Heart of a Woman | Techniques
Angelou's autobiographical work is extraordinary for its blending of the highly personal and the epic. The Heart of a Woman is as much about a single woman as it is about the tumultuous events of the 1950s and 1960s. By thus weaving the domestic and public dramas of her life into a single narrative, Angelou creates a document that is at once historically important and emotionally touching. Interestingly, however, Angelou links the public and private arenas to argue that both are necessary for fostering a more just society. This technique elevates the rhetoric of her entire...
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