What is Maya Angelou's purpose for writing I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings?

Which type of conflict does della face in o. henry’s “the gift of the magi”? a. character versus society b. character versus machine c. character versus character d. character versus nature

Is the slightly humorous tone of kristof's essay inappropriate for a discussion of deliberately killing wild animals? why or why not?

How is the word laud and welcome different