What is the significance of maya angelou's depiction of her own youthful admiration for william shakespeare in i know why the caged bird sings?
it is indicative of her effort to rebel against her grandmother's views on racism.
it shows how she uses shakespeare's works as a buffer between her and other children.
it suggests that she will grow up to write many shakespearean sonnets.
it demonstrates that she loves beautiful language and appreciates many kinds of writers.

I believe it is d, she loves beautiful language

The correct answer is D. It demonstrates she loves beautiful language and appreciates many kinds of writers.

Explanation:

Maya Angelou  wrote 'I know why the caged bird sings' as a literary autobiography depicting her come-to-age from an early and full of innocence until she is a grown mature woman.

She narrates the way books and literature became a vital part of her life because they helped her heal many wounds. She had a difficult life of poverty and lacks of all kinds: love, trust, self-confidence, racism, etc. Books and literature were her refuge. As a writer-to-be, she admired Shakespeare and read most of his works. In fact, she memorized them!

because most jews were in the concentration camps and dying horrible deaths while anne could be with her family in a warm place with shelter, food, water, and a place to sleep.