I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

why was maya not speaking anymore

she was living with her mom

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After Maya lies during Freeman's trial, stating that the rape was the first time he touched her inappropriately, Freeman is murdered and Maya sees her words as a bringer of death. As a result, she resolves never to speak to anyone other than Bailey.

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