...Helen Keller once said, “All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” This quote shows that people everyday have their own adversiteries that they are required to overcome or they will be stationary in life. Melba Pattillo Beals was presented her task at a young age. She was on of the Little Rock nine, who integrated an all white school. She had to grow as individual, but more so as a black individual. Melba wanted equality and that is what she achieved. It was not easy but throughout her life her she develops characteristics that aimed for freedom and equality. In particular, Melba Pattillo Beals displays the concept that with strength and courage, anything can be accomplished. In Warriors Don’t Cry, Melba possess...
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...Faith is something that helps many people through the tough things in life. Whether it be sickness, tough transitions or just everyday problems, turning to faith is something that many see as the only way to fix these things. The Beals family is an amazing example of this. In Warriors Don’t Cry, Melba Patillo Beals illustrates true faith as a necessity when going through trials and tribulations. Melba’s brother, Conrad is asked if he gave any of his belongings away and when he says he hasn’t, Grandma India compares him to Melba, telling him everything she’s given away. Conrad then mentions how Melba must like suffering and doing without because she attends Central High School. Grandma India defends Melba by saying, “‘Her staying there means...
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...seem like a horrible nightmare, but it had turned into a reality for Melba Patillo Beals and eight others in her story Warriors Don’t Cry. In Little Rock, Arkansas, the Little Rock Nine were young African Americans that had been chosen to participate in the first integration at Central High School. In the 1950s, many segregationists and students were opposed to this and responded by harassing the children and even abusing them. Melba demonstrates the characteristics of a brave warrior by fighting back against her oppressors emotionally and physically even when the odds were against her. Most of Melba’s battles resided inside her, these battles usually led to decisions that would improve or cripple Melba’s experience as an African American fighting for her rights; winning these battles was crucial to her survival at Central High. Danny was a very positive role...
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