Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” Dr. King wanted peaceful protests that helped bring equality to all, not just one specific race. Today, I believe, these protests are no longer peaceful and only want to bring equality to a specific race. Even though a majority of segregation has been eliminated, racism is still present today. In “Stella by Starlight” there are multiple presences of segregation that are connected to the racial realities in the present.
An example of segregation in the novel is when Papa, Dr. Hawkins, and a several other African American men went and registered to vote. To vote, they had to pass a test and had to pay a poll tax. This is segregated because white men could register and vote without the the test and a low fee. The book states “Mr. Pineville sighed. ‘Do all of y’all know how to read?,’” and “You gotta pay a fee,’ the registrar warned.” Another example of segregation and racism in the book is when Dr. Packard refused to help Mama when she was bitten by a snake. He should’ve helped her no matter what her skin color or race was. Sharon Draper wrote, “Y’all got a colored doctor down there. Don’t be bringing’ all this botheration to me.” All in all, there are many examples of segregation in the novel. …show more content…
Even though many amendments were passed to promote voting for everyone under the 15th, 19th, and 24th amendment; segregation and racism is still present in other areas. For example, the marches and riots for “justice” against police officers that killed or harmed others have turned violent. I believe they were originally meant to make a difference in the world, but now its putting many peoples lives in danger. Also, just because you are a law enforcement officer that does not put you ahead of others. Overall, everyone in the end is equal: black or white, poor or
An example of segregation in the novel is when Papa, Dr. Hawkins, and a several other African American men went and registered to vote. To vote, they had to pass a test and had to pay a poll tax. This is segregated because white men could register and vote without the the test and a low fee. The book states “Mr. Pineville sighed. ‘Do all of y’all know how to read?,’” and “You gotta pay a fee,’ the registrar warned.” Another example of segregation and racism in the book is when Dr. Packard refused to help Mama when she was bitten by a snake. He should’ve helped her no matter what her skin color or race was. Sharon Draper wrote, “Y’all got a colored doctor down there. Don’t be bringing’ all this botheration to me.” All in all, there are many examples of segregation in the novel. …show more content…
Even though many amendments were passed to promote voting for everyone under the 15th, 19th, and 24th amendment; segregation and racism is still present in other areas. For example, the marches and riots for “justice” against police officers that killed or harmed others have turned violent. I believe they were originally meant to make a difference in the world, but now its putting many peoples lives in danger. Also, just because you are a law enforcement officer that does not put you ahead of others. Overall, everyone in the end is equal: black or white, poor or