As the young life of Maya Angelou, she was a victim of a sexual act. Before Maya Angelou met Ms. Flowers she reacted in silence. The reaction of silence was caused by her feeling worthless. As the author states, “…I mopped around the house, the Store, the school, and the church, like an old biscuit, dirty, and inedible” (Angelou, 2000). Maya was trapped in a wall of retreat until Mrs. Flowers gave her self-worth. Grandma thought that the silence was a problem and asked Mrs. Flowers to help Maya. Maya viewed Mrs. Flowers god-like due to how much respect she had toward her. . Mrs. Flowers was the lady of the black stamps. Mrs. Flowers was a private and articulate individual. Mrs. Flowers was the only person who could truly help Maya overcome
