many Southern American states, including Mississippi. While in

Mississippi Griffin experiences racial tension to a degree that he did

not expect. It is in Mississippi that he encounters racial

stereotypical views directed towards him, which causes him to realize

the extent of the racial prejudices that exist. Mississippi is where he

is finally able to understand the fellowship shared by many of the

Negroes of the 50's, because of their shared experiences. Although

Griffin travels throughout the Southern States, the state of

Mississippi serves as a catalyst for the realization of what it is

truly like to be a Negro in 1959. Once in the state of Mississippi,

Griffin witnesses extreme racial tension, that he does not fully

expect. It is on the bus ride into Mississippi that Griffin first

experiences true racial cruelty from a resident of Mississippi.

It was late dusk when the bus pulled into some little

outside of Hatteisburg for a stop. "We get about ten minutes here,"

Bill said "let's get off here and stretch our legs" The driver stood up

and announced "Ten minute rest stop,". The whites

heavy cheeks quivering with each word. "I'd like to go to the rest

Negro comforted and sought comfort from his own. In Mississippi

as it was in the 50's, but while the 90's audience is convinced

woman was apologetic, as though it embarrassed her for a stranger to

As I walked down Mobile Street, a car full of white men

something positive in their situation. They each try to provide the

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Approximate Word count = 1607
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)