I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings | Chapter 28: Summary and Analysis

New Character:
Miss Kirwin: Marguerite’s teacher in San Francisco

Summary
Chapter 28 describes the education of Marguerite in the public schools and at the California Labor School. She describes the public schools as often violent; fights were commonplace.

Marguerite receives a scholarship to the California Labor School. Marguerite has one good experience there; she develops a new allegiance in her life: Miss Kirwin and her information. This teacher brings her knowledge to Marguerite and makes an impression on Marguerite for the rest of her life....



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