Warriors Don’t Cry
By: Nate Reichter
Reflecting on Melba
Pattillo Beals “Warriors Don’t Cry” I believe the “Little Rock Nine” are warriors
in every way. When I think of a warrior
I think of Melba, Melba portrays every characteristic a warrior should
have. Melba stands for something greater
than herself, she is determined, she is courageous, and she is a survivor. Melba has the ability to hide the negative
aspects of her life and overlook her own suffering for the greater good of
ending segregation in schools. No matter the amount of physical, emotional, or
verbal abuse Melba endures she will not break, Melba will survive.
By attending Central
High Melba exposes herself to unthinkable torment. From almost being raped, to having acid
thrown in her eyes, to almost being set on fire, to just being beat up
physically and emotionally, Melba endures this all, and for what purpose? At first Melba really does not understand the
purpose of going to school, but as time passes Melba understands that she is
setting an example for much more than one community. Melba is standing up for a nation. There were many times Melba wanted to quit
but through her courage, strength, and determination a warrior was born. Melba’s year at school opened many people’s eyes
and helped them notice how big of a fight the nine students had to go through
in order to change societies view on integration. Melba fought day after day and transformed into
the ultimate warrior.
If I was in Melba’s
situation, I would try my hardest to overcome all of the physical, verbal, and
emotional abuse to show to everyone that I could be a true warrior too. Reading about Melba’s struggles inspire me to
overcome the hardships in her situation.
Now I know it would be much tougher than it sounds, but I would try my
hardest to overcome the struggles the way Melba did. She is a true warrior, I
hope if I was in the same situation I would act like her.
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