Read the excerpt from Warriors Don't Cry.Dear Diary,The two days since I first went to Central felt like I was living in some stranger's life. Today I won't think of integration, I won't think of Central High, and I won't think of the white people. I will spend the whole day finding the perfect disguise to wear to the wrestling matches. . . .No matter what, I'm gonna be a regular person. I'm gonna have my usual date with Grandma and my secret, pretend date with Vince at the matches.
Melba is determined to keep parts of her normal life despite the stress of starting at Central High. She says, “No matter what, I'm gonna be a regular person,” and plans to go to the wrestling matches with Grandma and imagine a date with Vince. These details show determination, not disappointment or confusion.
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