Rosa Parks (By Rita Dove)

Rosa Parks worked as a seamstress. This means that she was skilled in sewing and likely made clothing or other textile products for a living. This occupation was common for women during that time period and allowed Parks to support herself financially.

The African-Americans protested Rosa Parks' plaintiff by boycotting the bus that Monday. This means that they refused to use the bus service as a form of protest against the injustice faced by Rosa Parks. By boycotting the bus, they aimed to bring attention to the discriminatory treatment and segregation they were subjected to, highlighting the need for change and equal rights.

Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on the bus when she was forty-two years old.

Montgomery's segregation laws required black bus passengers to enter the front door to pay the driver, then get off and enter from the back door to find a seat in the back. When leaving, they were expected to exit from the back door.

Parks is a symbol of human dignity in the face of brutal authority. This is because she famously refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, during a time of racial segregation. Her act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement. Parks' refusal to submit to unjust authority demonstrated her belief in the inherent worth and equality of all individuals, regardless of their race.

The author did not compare Rosa Parks to King Arthur. The comparison options provided are all examples of individuals who stood up against powerful forces or oppressive systems, much like Rosa Parks did when she refused to give up her seat on the bus. However, King Arthur does not fit into this category as he is a legendary figure known for his leadership and chivalry, rather than for challenging authority or fighting against injustice.

According to the N.A.A.C.P., Rosa Parks was not supposed to frown, struggle, shout, or pay the fine. This suggests that the N.A.A.C.P. expected Rosa Parks to remain calm, composed, and not resist or protest against the unjust treatment she faced. By refusing to give up her seat on the bus, Rosa Parks challenged the segregation laws and sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, becoming a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.

The author believes that Rosa Parks inspires the belief in the power of the individual, as well as the hope that anyone, even the least courageous among us, can be brave.

The author compares Rosa Parks to her mother and anybody's favorite aunt, but not her favorite teacher.