Who inspired and impacted Rosa Parks? How did these figures influence her activism?

How did Rosa Parks perceive the cost of activism? Did she feel that the outcome was worth the high price? Develop an argument that answers this question.

Many others did exactly what Parks did before December 1. Why was she chosen to become the symbol of the bus boycott? How did she feel about being singled out for her decision? How did the symbolization of Parks affect public perception of the civil rights movement?