Samantha Norling
Prof. Craig Case
ENG 124.06
28 September 2016
Corrupted leadership Martin Luther King Jr. became an influential voice of the African American population due to his non-violent, peace driven protests against inequality. In the midst of a peaceful demonstration leaders deemed King a threat, placing him behind bars for parading without a permit. King defends himself against four clergymen portraying the peaceful demonstrations a burden to the public. King writes, “Letter from Birmingham Jail” conveying corrupted leadership in America effecting African Americans. His writing bursts with examples of ethos, pathos, and logos ensuring nation-wide attention to the oppression taking place.
Throughout King’s life in the spotlight he continuously faced opposition, demanding him to live transparently. His credentials continued to propel him forward throughout all he encountered. Being well educated, he …show more content…
He expresses that he came to the Birmingham community to level with the white religious leaders. King says, “I had hoped you would understand, but again I have been disappointed” (5). He demonstrates the corruption taking place in white churches unhinging the stigma around them. King points out union that should be occurring in the church, while showing the corruption that has separated the white and colored church. “The Letter from Birmingham jail” transpires through all generations leaving a mark on the standard now called freedom and justice. King’s use of the three rhetorical appeals entices readers of all races. King illustrates an experience for readers to engage and feel the emotions
Norling 5 that African Americans experienced. He unveils the corruption taking place in the Government. Although King wrote this letter defending himself and the movement, it encourages the nation behind him. The letter brings life while unveiling death and