However, when I continued reading I began to feel as though I were experiencing integration with Melba. My emotions would go from being excited to being angry. When Melba first discussed entering Central High I was excited for her because I know that she would have an impact on changing the school system for future African American student’s. Then when I read about the treatment she received from the community I was angry because these are grown women and men attacking children. When Melba discussed her not letting negative advice affect her I was proud because it felt inspirational to people who may face bullying. As a reader, it was shocking to discover that after Melba’s hardship at Central High School she went on to marry and have a family with a white man. It’s clear to see that Melba wasn’t going to let her problems in High School affect her future. Melba’s emotional connection to readers makes for a good book, that I would
However, when I continued reading I began to feel as though I were experiencing integration with Melba. My emotions would go from being excited to being angry. When Melba first discussed entering Central High I was excited for her because I know that she would have an impact on changing the school system for future African American student’s. Then when I read about the treatment she received from the community I was angry because these are grown women and men attacking children. When Melba discussed her not letting negative advice affect her I was proud because it felt inspirational to people who may face bullying. As a reader, it was shocking to discover that after Melba’s hardship at Central High School she went on to marry and have a family with a white man. It’s clear to see that Melba wasn’t going to let her problems in High School affect her future. Melba’s emotional connection to readers makes for a good book, that I would