Jackie Robinson was asked not to fight back against discrimination because it was hard enough for Robinson to get to the spot he was in, considering he was a black man. This was considered "guts" because it is difficult not to stand up for yourself, especially in the eye of the public. However, being in the eye of the public was exactly why he could not stand up for himself; he could not react or his actions would be turned against him. This idea could be treated a multitude of ways today. The idea of not reacting could be seen as both strong will or just being a pushover.
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I would suggest not copying my response word-for-word simply because I have not read the book in a while. Also, remember that your question is mostly asking for your opinion, so just state what you personally believe is the reason. And PLEASE elaborate your answer! I gave you a simple, non-complex answer, for you to use as a guide. I hope my response helped at least a little bit!
