Analyze different “mother-daughter” relationships throughout the work. How do you think Angelou would describe and characterize these relationships? Does doing so limit them to specific circumstances? Why might limiting this relationship be detrimental?

What is the role of poetry in Letter? How does poetry help Angelou express certain ideas and thoughts? Think about different literary tools used in her poetry.

Pick a person who taught Angelou a valuable lesson. What did she learn from them and how? Did she have to cultivate a relationship with them to do so?