Character analysis of Momma in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Character Analysis of Annie Henderson (Momma)
In Maya Angelou's autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, the reader
is introduced to a vast ensemble of complex characters. Each character has a
tremendous impact on Maya Angelou's life. One character who not only has great
weight in Maya's life, but is also one of the most beloved and admired characters is
Annie Henderson, Maya's paternal grandmother. She is defined by an unshakable faith
in God, her loyalty to her community, and a deep love for everything she touches. Annie
Henderson, affectionately referred to as Momma, has th…