I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
why was maya not speaking anymore
she was living with her mom
she was living with her mom
After Maya lies during Freeman's trial, stating that the rape was the first time he touched her inappropriately, Freeman is murdered and Maya sees her words as a bringer of death. As a result, she resolves never to speak to anyone other than Bailey.
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