Summary Of Letter From Birmingham Jail
Martin Luther Jr’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is an influential letter directed at the clergymen, where he explains his, and his followers work and ideas. Throughout his letter he addresses one of the works that his and his followers partake in, direct action. In paragraph 8 and 9 King states how the tension created by their direct action forces people to negotiate.
In paragraph 8 King compares negotiation and direct action, and the purpose of direct action. King states how direct action such as sit-ins and marches will eventually lead to negotiation. When people refuse to listen or negotiate it takes direct action to bring tension into the situation to force people to address the issue at hand. King references to Socrates the Greek philosopher,
In paragraph 8 King compares negotiation and direct action, and the purpose of direct action. King states how direct action such as sit-ins and marches will eventually lead to negotiation. When people refuse to listen or negotiate it takes direct action to bring tension into the situation to force people to address the issue at hand. King references to Socrates the Greek philosopher,