Amina Hajdarevic Section: ______ COMM 1201 – Public Speaking RENDER Assignment: Dr. Martin Luther King – “I Have A Dream” speech ASSIGNMENT (10 points): View the “I Have A Dream” speech delivered by the late Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ on the March on Washington‚ August 28‚ 1963. The full video of the speech (about 18 minutes) is posted on iCollege (MLK folder). Read the exact text of the spoken speech (posted on iCollege‚ MLK folder). Highlight words‚ phrases‚ or any part of the message
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“I HAVE A DREAM” by MARTIN LUTHER KING Martin Luther king was an afro-American born in Atlanta (1929). Most of his life was dedicated to the struggle against races discrimination. We can define Martin Luther King as a pacifist who fought for peace and the equality of the human rights‚ a dreamer who fight for a better world and an apostle of justice. During the 1950s and 1960s he dedicated the most time of his life to abolish the differences between whites and blacks; this is to say‚ to end up with
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1959 was the first Broadway debut of Lorraine Hansberry’s play A Raisin in the Sun. The play was considered a racial milestone of the time. Stated by The Washington Post‚ “Its impact on an artistic level had a power like Brown v. Board of Education or Jackie Robinson. It was a moment in theatrical history both epic and serene” (Washington Post 1). A Raisin in the Sun is about a 1950’s African-American family trying to reach their dreams and obtain a better life for themselves. Lorraine Hansberry uses
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As I have analyzed the three texts carefully and dissected each of them for allusion‚ I have found that they are very similar in moral‚ if you look closely enough. We are very unclear on what equality really means. According to polls and statistics‚ everyone almost always has a different definition for the term. It can range anywhere from appearances to being treated the same‚ or even having the same exact car. Going onto say‚ as I review the three sources‚ whose stance on the issue at hand differ
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Lorraine Hansberry’s‚ A Raisin in the Sun‚ contains many conflicts and prejudice injustices through out the story. It draws your attention to each characters dream‚ aspirations‚ and their individual characteristics. A Raisin in the Sun is symbolic‚ shows Walter’s progress as a dynamic character‚ the development of Mama’s understanding of herself and her harvest (children) and finally the influences Big Walter had on their lives. There are many different instances where the title is symbolic. African
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The unrivaled passion of the US’s Civil Rights Movement crafted some of the greatest speakers and leaders of mankind. These people led using the instruments of change: their words‚ in the form of speeches and letters. Martin Luther King Jr and Robert F. Kennedy gained fame in the movement for their unequaled eloquence through letters such as King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” and Kennedy’s impromptu speech following King’s death. Everyone in the Civil Rights Movement strove for change but the way
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When it comes to the American Dream‚ people think of ways to make themselves affluent. In 1959‚ African Americans had to face racism due to their color and culture. Walter Lee Younger‚ the protagonist from the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry‚ goes through different stages. He is selfish‚ angry‚ and ignores his family’s needs when he attempts to own a business‚ which causes a financial crisis for them. However‚ he realizes his path to find a job could be difficult due to discrimination
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In the play‚ A Raisin in the Sun‚ by Lorraine Hansberry‚ an African American family living during the 1950’s in a small apartment deal with many struggles and differences that cause each member of the family to have different dreams. The family is given an insurance check from the father’s death that opens many doors for the family. Although this check opens many doors‚ the family’s thoughts of what they should do‚ do not line up‚ and it is uncertain which door the family‚ as a whole should take
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Martin Luther King Jr was effective as a persuasive speaker through applying repetition and emphasis‚ made him King‚ an activist speaker for the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960’s‚ gave his “I Have a Dream” speech . Throughout the speech‚ King’s voice grew louder and stronger. King used more on points in his speech that were important‚ which showed that he had a message to the audience. In King’s speech‚ King stated‚ “Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to
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"I Have a Dream" Brian Reckeweg COMM/110 Dream The "I Have a Dream" speech by Dr. Martian Luther King Jr. was delivered on the steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28‚ 1963. This speech is one of the most powerful and well known speeches in the world. I will analyze this speech. In doing so I will not only talk about the importance of the speech‚ but also the mechanics behind the speech‚ and why the speech still lives in infamy today. I believe the primary focus
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