This piece of evidence shows that if real people thought this way, if they didn't care about your race or gender as long as you work hard and show you are capital of doing your job people will respect you. This could inspire change because when reading this someone could get the idea that African-Americans are only treated with kindness when they are useful. Since this is based on true events it kind of pushes people to realize how wrong that is. Don't make someone an outcast because they don't look like you, if they can do the same things you can and prove themselves worthy over and over then their appearance shouldn't matter. This goes for the characters in the book as well. The reason this specific piece of evidence is significant is because it shows the thoughts of people in Langley and how it differs from outside of Langley. At Langley they prioritize work and if you can do that, then you fit in but anywhere else African-Americans were segregated and mistreated. It has helped me deepen my understanding of the essential question by allowing me too realize that if you are going to treat someone nice at work and they are a good person, then why not treat them nice anywhere else? In conclusion, if someone is good to you and they aren't a horrible person, reflect that kindness no matter where you are.
