I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings | Chapter 23: Summary and Analysis

New Characters:
The principal of Lafayette County Training School

Mr. Edward Donleavy: a man running for election and the white speaker at the graduation ceremonies for Marguerite’s class

Henry Reed: the valedictorian

Summary
Chapter 23 describes the excitement of the community members who have friends and family in graduation ceremonies at Lafayette County Training School. Marguerite is particularly excited because this is her eighth-grade graduation.

During the ceremony Mr. Edward Donleavy, a white man who is running for...



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