Question

Read this excerpt from I Never Had It Made. "It's all that ought to count," he replied. "But it isn't. Maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. That is one of the reasons I've got you here, Robinson. If you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. But let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." He was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. He asked it slowly and with great care. "Have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens?" "I think I can play the game, Mr. Rickey," I said. The next few minutes were tough. Branch Rickey had to make absolutely sure that I knew what I would face. Beanballs would be thrown at me. I would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. I would be physically attacked. Could I take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? Which is the central idea of this excerpt?

Answer 1

The central idea of the excerpt is the significant challenges Jackie Robinson would face as the first African American in Major League Baseball and his role in pushing for racial equality.

Step-by-step explanation:

The central idea of the excerpt from Jackie Robinson's autobiography, I Never Had It Made, is about the challenges and racial barriers Robinson faced as he was poised to become the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, candidly acknowledges the racism and hardship Robinson will endure, from beanballs to racial slurs, and assesses his determination and courage to withstand it. Rickey's dialogue emphasizes the weight of Robinson's potential impact on the sport and society, reflecting the ultimate aim of not just integrating baseball but also advancing racial equality.

Answer 2

C Rickey expects people to oppose integration.