Martin Luther King Jr. wrote “Letter from Birmingham Jail” to church leaders and minorities. Even though MLK directed the letter to only the church leaders‚ I felt emotions and empowerment from reading it in the present. Imagine how much motivation and awareness the unfairly treated minorities got back then from reading this letter. His letter was basically about segregation and the negative effects it has in the world. He wanted to make aware of why segregation is not needed and how it affected
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I will be talking about the racism that people had to face in these stories “Letter from Birmingham Jail”‚ “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. and “The Ballot or the Bullet” by Malcolm X. In the stories racism plays a big part. In one of the stories they talk about black people having the right to vote. Another one was about how would like to just white people. One of them had to do with telling black people how black people felt in the times. Racism has a part in all these books. In this
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“When she couldn’t come herself‚ she sent my father‚ usually with a letter and a couple of oranges. ‘The only fruit‚’ she always said” (page 29). 1. Why did I choose this passage? I chose this passage because of the mention of oranges. “Oranges are not the Only Fruit” is the title of the book‚ so as I read the passage‚ I immediately noted the reference to oranges. This struck me as interesting upon first glance‚ and I decided to delve further into the meaning behind the repetition of the symbol
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"Permanence‚ Perseverance‚ and Persistence in spite of all obstacles‚ discouragements and impossibilities: it is this that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak." A quotation from Thomas Carlyle of which is supportive in making the statement that Maya Angelou‚ Martin Luther King Jr.‚ and Malcolm X are all persistent. Maya Angelou’s "Graduation‚" chronicles an early stage in her life where she sought educational fulfillment‚ while facing the challenges that came along with white
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first day back. Dialectical Journal – a dialectical journal is a “discussion” with the text. You will be responsible for creating a total of 7 dialectical journals on the novel. See the directions for further information. Due within your first week back – please consult your teacher for the exact date. Literary Reflection - you will be completing a literary analysis on some aspects of the novel. For these responses you will need to cite textual evidence (quotes/passages from the novel) and analyze
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Act One Character List Character Description‚ Traits‚ Characteristics‚ etc. Flavius tribunes‚ argues with commoners‚ takes the decorations off of the statues‚ does not support Caesar Pompey Old ruler‚ Caesar has taken his place Marullus tribunes‚ argues with commoners‚ takes the decorations off of the statues‚ does not support Caesar Cobble A shoe fixer who supports Caesar Act One Character List Character Description‚ Traits‚ Characteristics‚ etc. Flavius tribunes‚ argues with commoners
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1. The reason King was in Birmingham is because he was invited there as the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference‚ and it was his duty to protest injustice and spread freedom through a nonviolent program. As King was invited by one of his affiliates at an official organization‚ he is not an outside‚ but more akin to an important guest. Even if the invitation had not occurred‚ it was still his duty‚ as the prophet of the “gospel of freedom” just as it was Paul’s duty to spread
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the balloon; first I lead the March on Washington in 1963‚ I was in charge of the Birmingham Campaign‚ and I lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott. If you throw me out of the balloon the United States would still be racially segregated today. First I am going to tell you about the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The March on Washington ended racial segregation in public schools; meaningful civil rights workers from police brutality; a 42 minimum wage for all workers; and self- government for Washington
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Evaluation of “Letter from Birmingham Jail” & “Resistance to Civil government” Both passages “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and “Resistance to Civil government” have the same general purpose which was the idea of Civil disobedience‚ not agreeing with the law because it violates one’s morality or inner conscience belief. In the “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Martin Luther King explains his reasoning for why he retaliated the law and the idea of protesting without violence. Henry David Theoreau
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1. American Literature - Dialectical Journals What is a Dialectical Journal? A dialectical journal is a record of your dialogue (conversation) with the book you are reading. It is also called a double entry or reader response journal. In this journal‚ you will write down your thoughts‚ questions‚ comments‚ predictions‚ and ideas while you read. The process helps you develop critical reading skills and encourage you to expand your reflective writing. Your Assignment - Requirements
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