Warriors Don't Cry Annotation Examples by Joshua Freese https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy Made by Joshua Freese, Matthew Bleka, Ryan Tomaras, Adrian Ruiz en-us 2019-02-08 19:16:38 UTC 2025-10-25 23:22:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Indirect Characterization and Racism Pg. 112 tomarrya000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329381105 The white kids say " We're gonna make your life hell n*gg*"(WDC 12). This is racism.

There is indirect characterization where it says "Some guy tried to choke me, and I did nothing"(WDC 12). This is indirect characterization because they don't directly say but they show he is scared and afraid.]]> 2019-02-08 19:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329381105 Conflict Pg.108 blekamat000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329382213 The white kids run her over and start kicking her were Danny the solider has to get involved and tell them to move off of her. the kids scream awful things to her too as they move away.]]> 2019-02-08 19:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329382213 Courage Page 17 Marrissa saved Melba from being raped. ruizadr000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329383125 "Melba...Melba,...run," she shouted.(WDC 17) Marrissa]]> 2019-02-08 19:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329383125 "My grandmother India always said God had point a finger at our family, asking for just a bit more discipline, more praying, and more hard work because he had blessed us with good health and good brains"(WDC1). freesjos000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329383823 This is an example of family, because it explains the how the family finds a why to get through these tough times. These facts show that this family is religions and thankful for the position they are in, in this cruel world.]]> 2019-02-08 19:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329383823 Truth Page 18 Melas family decided not to call the law because they wound not help them cath the white rapist, that is the hard cold truth ruizadr000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329386097
"We ain't gonna call the law. Those white police are liable to do something worse to her than what already happend." -Melba's Dad.]]> 2019-02-08 19:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329386097 Direct Characterization blekamat000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329386268 The author talks about Danny's face expression being black yet his stance and posture is erect and commanding that no one would dare challenge him.]]> 2019-02-08 19:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329386268 "I thought about all those times I'd gone past Central High, wanting to see inside. I was certain it would take a miracle to integrate Little Rock's schools. But I reasoned that if schools were open to my people, I would also get access to other opportunities"(WDC19). freesjos000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329388024 This is an example of social class, because Melba is looking for the same opportunities as white people.7]]> 2019-02-08 19:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/329388024 Courage Part 2 Page 36 ruizadr000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/330543280 This is an example of courage when Melba's friend elizibeth attempts to enter the school even though soldiers are blocking her and white folks are yelling and screaming racist things at her. Elizibeth is African American and is one of the little rock nine students. 

"As she turned toward us, her eyes hidden by dark glasses, we could see how erect and proud she stood despite the fear she must have been feeling" (Beals 36). WDC

She has a alot of courage for doing something where everyone is yelling and threatening you.]]> 2019-02-12 20:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/330543280 "But even after the President's warning, early Tuesday morning the mob gathered in front of Central High and continued their rampaging"(WDC89). freesjos000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/330543787 This is an example of conflict, because the situation finds out that no matter what the commander and chief of their country says, the white population in Little Rock still want to harm the nine black students. NO matter if there soldiers or not, the white mob will continue until what they want. The white population is now in conflict with there president, because he disagrees strongly and he will do whatever to get those children into that school.]]> 2019-02-12 20:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/330543787 Family Pg.115 blekamat000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/330546396 The family was reading the newspaper during breakfast and they talked about all the good things. afterward Melba shouted "we don't talk about the central high stuff" The grandma agreed and later at 10 they decided to go out on an "adventure" where the grandma offered to buy Melba a store bought dress.]]> 2019-02-12 20:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/330546396 Racism on page 109 tomarrya000 https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/330548814 The main characters are saying how they regret coming to a white school because of the way they are treated by all of the other kids.]]> 2019-02-12 20:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/freesjos000/ec4gtamtidcy/wish/330548814