Hatred In Little Rock 9 And Lupita Manana

Social Exclusion and Harassment
Hate is a passionate dislike for someone or something. It is a word that expresses a strong emotion and is shown in many ways. It can be shown physically, mentally, emotionally, and sometimes very harshly. Most people show it to people and/or objects. In a “Scary First Day” hate is shown through harassment towards “Little Rock 9,” and in “Lupita Manana” hate is revealed with social exclusion towards Lupita. To begin with, “Little Rock 9” experienced hate because of the fact that they are black, or African American. For example, “They taunted the black students and sometimes kicked and hit them” (5). This proves that the “Little Rock 9” faced hate in the form of harassment because they would get kicked and hit. This demonstrates hate because they are treated unfairly for no good reason. They are physically and mentally abused for a the fact that they are different. Because they fought for a good education. They endured harassment from people who did not even know them. For a simple reason as that they are African American, they were treated as if they had no freedom. As a result, “Little Rock 9” suffered through hate because the group is African American.

To support, “When the music ended, Rafael took Lupita by the elbow and steered her away from the other...row of wooden chairs against a wall” (179). This shows Lupita faced hate in the form of social exclusion because at the baile, Salvador did not include her in whatever he was doing even after being told to. This is significant because since she is a younger teen, she is excluded in a certain occasion. Salvador believed that Lupita didn’t fit in with his group of friends, so he decides to leave her out. This demonstrates how even her own brother showed hate towards her. Therefore, Lupita suffered through hate because she was different and younger than everyone