The Question and Answer section for Still I Rise is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
One of the central themes in this poem is that of oppression. The poet speaks of the legacy of oppression, making references to the suffering of black people throughout history. She condemns the oppressors—ostensibly, white people—with great...
Overcoming oppression:
Just like moons and like suns
With the certainty of tides
Just like hopes springing high
Still I'll rise.
The line "cause I laugh like I've got gold mines digging in my backyard" from the poem Still I Rise is comparing the speaker's laughter to the abundance and wealth that comes from a gold mine. This simile conveys a sense of confidence, resilience,...
