Warriors Don T Cry Analysis

The way white citizens in the United States treated the black citizens in this country was vile in the 50’s. The whites’ futile behavior towards the black people caused a massive, belligerent rival between the white and black people. Nine black students, from Little Rock Arkansas, were selected to attend the integration of an all white school called Central High School. One of the black students, Melba Pattillo Beals, wrote her experience of her integration with her eight friends in the novel, Warriors Don’t Cry. Melba explains the act of savagery she dealt with from the white people during the integration. Even though dealing with the white people's ferocious behavior was tough for Melba, she still found ways to be motivated to continue her quest. She was motivated from the response of religion, family, and society. Religion motivated Melba in a significant way. Melba knew that God would always be there for her and her family no matter what happened, even through the dangerous and tough times. Entering Central High School was one of her tough and dangerous times. She didn’t know what to feel or what to expect when entering. Even though she was bewildered and brooding about the thought of going to Central, she knew God was always going to be by her side. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.” Melba confesses on page 87. This prayer motivated Melba to enter the front doors of Central. She knew she was safe if the Lord was with her, and that’s why
That sacrifice helped us have the equality and brotherhood we have today in our country. We all need to remember the braveness and courage these nine students and their families had to change the world. As Maya Angelou said, “We lived a painful history… but I keep on marching