Melba Friendships

When Melba first found out that she would be attending Central High, her previous friendships started to die. Parents weren't allowing their children to talk to Melba in fear of backlash from white segregationists. They also blamed Melba and her family for the wrath of the segregationists, and they disapproved of Melba trying to integrate the high school. Soon, it seemed as if Melba and her family were outcasts in the neighborhood, Melba said “Our neighbors used to be so friendly, but now they peered at us without their usual smiles.” (Beals, 47). The loss of Melbas friends obviously made her upset and confused on why they no longer wanted to be her friend. Melba already had so much stress and pressure on her that during that time she could've