Answer:
In “Celeste's Heart” by Aida Bortnik, paragraph 8 suggests that Celeste's friends C. think that Celeste did something very important.
Since the occasion was like a solemn assembly, with so much formality and seriousness, Celeste must have done something very impressive. Her friends in school hailed her courage.
Amidst oppression with excessive punishment, it is important for one to summon courage to stand up against all forms of injustice.
This was what Celeste achieved that day, in front of the school assembly, before her terrible teacher. After the confrontation, we hope that peace and reason prevailed for Celeste's brother.
Thus, Celeste became a symbol of courage for the students at this Argentine school, where the teacher loved to punish the students excessively.