Jackie Robinson
By: Nicholas R. Period 2
Perseverance example #1
Robinson knew that he would be hurt. it stated in "the noble experiment" that "beanbags would be thrown at him I would be called all kinds of names that would hurt and infuriate any man. I would be physically attacked." Robinson was well aware of what he was going to suffer but still continued to go ahead with playing the games. He pushed trough. (Page #294)
Perseverance example #2
Quotes
1) Jackie Robinson knew what he was going to go through and by saying "I think I can play the game." means he is ready for everything that he is going to hate and not being able to fight back.
2) Page #295. "Could I turn the other check? I don't know how I would do It. Yet I knew I must." showing that for the experiment and to show how he can do it even if he black. He had to show perseverance.