An example is: "Today is the first time in my life that I feel the same as white people. I want more of that feeling. I will do whatever it takes to continue to feel the same." It strengthens Melba's courage as she wants to defend herself and not let white people control her. A dialogue that strikes me is the one between Beals and journalist Stan Opotowiski. An excerpt from that exchange: Melba said, “Would you like to be white?” I frowned at the reporter and he must have understood my irritation. “Uh, I mean, do all these problems make you wish you were white instead of black?” He edited his question. "Would you like to be nigger? Angry words come out of my mouth. "I'm proud of who I am. My color is uncomfortable right now, but it won't always be that way." This is another reinforcement of courage given by the way she is proud of who she is and by letting the reporter know. In fact, she answers his questions and not gets offended and even asks him questions. In conclusion, Warriors Don't Cry shows how fear can turn into past courage. However, throughout the world, there is still racism. they might change their minds. After all, skin color doesn't have very important. It doesn't matter because what defines us is who we are