The details and descriptions in this passage primarily show the drama and intensity of the situation. The confrontation between Robinson and Rickey is charged with emotion, particularly as Rickey questions Robinson's courage. The heat rising into Robinson's cheeks symbolizes his rising anger and the personal stakes involved, highlighting the tension in the moment. This intensity sets the stage for the challenges Robinson would face, underscoring the high-pressure environment of their discussion and the broader context of his experiences as a Black baseball player breaking racial barriers.
"I know you’re a good ballplayer," he [Rickey] barked. "What I don’t know is whether you have the guts."
I knew it was all too good to be true. Here was a guy questioning my courage. That virtually amounted to him asking me if I was a coward. Mr. Rickey or no Mr. Rickey, that was an insinuation hard to take. I felt the heat coming up into my cheeks.
What effect do the details and descriptions in this passage have on the narrative?
They show the drama and intensity of the situation.
They show how angry and annoyed Rickey feels.
They show how sad and ashamed Robinson feels.
They show the confusion and anxiety of the situation.
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