Civil Rights Movement Play- Conversation Term Paper

It only makes sense that there be some Black bus drivers.

MLK: What if they offer some type of compromise?

Rosa: No compromises. I'm not just risking a fine and going through a legal battle. We've got to be realistic here. If this isn't successful, you and I and everyone else involved is going to be hounded for the rest of our lives. We're putting ourselves and our families at risk forever. For that, I think we need to hold out and make sure that we get everything we hope for.

MLK: Are you prepared to face the risks that they might try to hurt you in jail?

Rosa: I have. Do you any ideas about that?

MLK: Are you familiar with Mahatma Ghandi?

Rosa: Yes.

MLK: I think we need to stress to people that we all need to follow Ghandi's example.We can engage in civil disobedience, but we need to make sure to engage in passive resistance. If we act in a violent manner, it is only going to give whites a reason to act violently towards, us.

Rosa: I think they'll agree.

MLK: Well, this sounds great. When are you going to get arrested?

Rosa: I'm going to keep that secret. If it gets out, then they may refuse to arrest me.

MLK: Good luck. I'll be praying for you.

Rosa: Thank you, I'll be praying for you,….....