The poet accepted herself and appreciated her culture, and that was the genesis of her happiness. The poet has seen how the whites define black people, and she does not want them to determine her fate. Why is the poet so passionate about self-acceptance? Consequently, the whites look down upon the blacks because they consider them primitive and despondent people. However, black people value familial love more than material wealth. According to white people, happiness is defined by material possessions. For instance, Giovanni does not want any white individual to write anything about herself because they do not understand what happiness and wealth are for blacks. Towards the end of the poem, Giovanni indicates that the whites have stereotyped black people as inferior and unhappy. How does the issue of racial discrimination emerge in the poem ‘Nikki-Rosa’?

Therefore, poverty should not dictate the future of an individual. At last, Giovanni emerged victoriously and lived the life of her choice. Giovanni worked hard, and she defined her destiny. What mattered was the love she got from her mother and other family members. Giovanni never realized that her family missed luxuries such as an inside toilet and refurbished. Satirically, the reader realizes that Giovanni was happy despite growing up in a low-income family throughout her childhood. Giovanni is the main speaker in the poem 'Nikki-Rosa,' reflecting on her past struggles growing up in a poor black family. Sow how Giovanni tackles the issue of contentment in the poem 'Nikki-Rosa.' Happiness is not defined by riches but familial love. Written by Jenitha antony and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

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