I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Group

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alexasia
alexasia
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High School - 9th Grade

In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, how is Marguerite related to Uncle Willie and how does she feel about him?

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Posted by alexasia on Sunday September 16, 2007 at 7:56 AM and tagged with characters, i know why the caged bird sings, maya, willie.

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  1. jamie-wheeler Teacher
    College - Sophomore

    Willie is Maya's uncle, her father's brother.  She loves him dearly.  Willie suffers from a stutter and an old injury that makes him particularly vulnerable, so Maya also feels protective, even though Willie can at times be very stern. 

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    Posted by jamie-wheeler on Sunday September 16, 2007 at 8:45 AM