It is the most important role for individuals to stand up for themselves, because it shows others to stand up for themselves too. When someone plays the role of standing up for themselves, it makes others do the …show more content…
In a society that limits freedom, the victims are generally seen as bad people. Standing up for themselves can show that they were wrong, and that they are not bad people. Melba was often bullied and called stupid. She stayed calm, and proved them wrong. “‘Niggers are stupid, they gotta study real hard, don’t they?’ he said in a loud voice. ‘Thanks for the compliment,’ I said, looking at him with the pleasantest expression I could muster so he would believe I wasn’t annoyed,” (Beals, 181). She stood up for herself by not letting the bullies get to her. By not giving them an attitude back, it is not as fun for the bullies, and they will not think that Melba is actually stupid. This is the most important role, because it shows others that they were wrong, it helps the movement, and changes people's minds. By standing up for themselves, people can see their sides of the story. Showing others that they are strong, and confident, helps them realize that they are wrongly