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Resilience according to the dictionary says, is the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress. Resilience is often displayed in the autobiography by Maya Angelou called, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. It can be found wherever Maya overcomes adversity and the challenges she encounters. This book revolves around the theme “although one may encounter many defeats in life, one must never be defeated” commented by Maya Angelou in the book I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Maya’s triumph over defeat is after the speech at Maya’s 8th grade graduation. Donleavy, a white speaker, talked to the entire class about how the black people will only grow up to