Melba's Perception In Warriors Don T Cry

Being an upstander when someone is prejudged based on their appearance can impact their life. Looks can deceive people and change their perspective on who that person really is. People can prejudge as quick as the snap of a finger. In the book Warriors Don't Cry, the segregationists prejudged African Americans intelligence to the extent where the whites rioted against the integration of the school Central High. Shouting chants like “Two, Four, Six, Eight…. We ain't gonna integrate.” Sadly, the children followed the adults so in high school the African Americans were treated terribly. One of the African Americans names was Melba Pattillo; There were eight other children and together they’re known as The Little Rock Nine; Nine African American students fighting for their education. Along the way they had difficulties with other white students. Some of the white students at the school harassed the Little Rock Nine, while others even assaulted them or threw objects at them. Being the outsiders meant having no friends, which can be challenging, but for Melba the support from Melba’s Grandma and Link was very helpful throughout her days of high school. Support from those you care about can help through the bad times.

“God loves you child; No matter what, He sees you as his precious idea”. Melba’s grandma showed her passive resistance. To smile and meet every outrageous abuse with a polite “thank you”. Eventually, Melba did so and the white segregationist children didn't attacked as much. Link also help Melba with protection from Andy, another white segregationist child. Link loaned Melba his car when Andy and his friends were striving to beat Melba by the parking lot. Link supported Melba because his old nanny was also African American so he felt obligated to help. Melba’s supporters helped her along the way of her first year of high