Lilleonna Woods Mr. Mostov HLA 8 26 February 2023 Winnie the Pooh is a very well known character who has not only taught many valuable lessons, but still does to this day. Winnie the Pooh is a yellow bear from a children's show. He is significant in relation to the book Warrior Don’t Cry because of some of his quotes, especially “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh. This represent the main idea of the book. During Melba’s experience at Little Rock High School she showed perseverance in many ways, specifically through her bravery, strength, and intelligence, these are all characteristics of never underestimating what you can do. One of the most …show more content…
Meaning that when the opportunity came for her to integrate an all white high school she raised her hand to participate despite what was to come. This is relevant to the theme of the story because of the fact that she knew no good would come to her if she did this, but she did it for the generations to come anyways. Another way that Melba showed bravery was when she took the powerful weapon that is her brain and used it to think of a quick way to protect herself. Mrs. Beals stated, “I picked up my books and tossed one upward as hard as I could, in a blind aim to hit my attackers” (Beals 120). Meaning that when Melba had been locked in a bathroom stall she had flaming balls of paper …show more content…
Melba knew that if she used reverse psychology on the people who tried to make her life harder then they would do they might change their actions to being somewhat nice to her. This is just one example of the way Melba’s amazing brain worked. According to Melba, “I got hit across the back with a tennis racket. I managed to smile and say, ‘Thank you’” (Beals 169). Meaning that when someone attacked her in one way or another and instead of getting upset and lashing out she simply said thank you showing them that they're attempt to not only ruin her day but also her life were nothing but a mere stick blocking her path to her dreams. This shows that Melba had the intelligence to know that when she did one thing it would have a certain reaction. She used this knowledge to figure out that if she said thank you when people verbally or physically abused her then they would get annoyed to the point where they would stop bothering her. Another way that Melba shows her intelligence is when she talks about how until she stopped facing injustice she wouldn't stop fighting for the end of it. “Until I am welcomed everywhere as an equal simply because I am human, I remain a warrior on a battlefield that I must not leave” (Beals preface). Meaning that until the day came