During the Civil Rights Movements many battles were being fought emotionally and physically, but what won these wars were the true warriors that rose to the top to lead. In the book Warriors Don’t Cry By Melba Patillo Beals a warrior named Melba strives to integrate Central High with eight other students. During an ordinary day Melba receives physical and verbal abuse from segregationists regularly. It is true that Melba could get injured or even killed, but the reward of Melba continuing the integration outweighs any potential injury.
Integrating Central High is important to Melba because it is the key to her living a happy life where she feels equal to everyone else. For instance, after the meeting with the reporters, Melba will, “Do whatever [she] has to do to keep feeling equal all the time”(58). Melba will do anything for the feeling of equality even if she has to endure physical and emotional pain. She is inspired by Rosa Parks and how equal Cincinnati was to a point that she believes Little Rock can…show more content… For example, as Grandma India would say, “We act with courage, and with God’s help, we ship trouble right on out”(44). While some people would take the easy, safe route, Melba will courageously put aside her fears and continue on with the raging war of segregation. Melba has her faith in God to help her down this difficult road and through any temporary hardship. In addition, the longer Melba fights the more support she receives as shown by the soldiers stating, “Let your daughter go back to school, and she will be protected”(92). Of course, some people will think the hardship will last forever, but Melba’s persistence will attract others to aid her. Melba is a powerful symbol worthy of military protection. With the help of God and even military soldiers Melba will overcome the risk of injury and achieve
