Melba Pattillo Beals

Green-she grows throughout the story, she evolves
and becomes stronger, and wants to live.
Abilities-self-calming, controlling her resilience.
Weaknesses-hurtful names, physical attacks, fear.
Goals{dash}get through the school year and get her
normal life back.
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"I continue to be a warrior who does not cry but who instead takes action."