being segregated up to this point. Martin Luther King Jr was one of the greatest proponents of ending segregation and he fought to change the way that things were. It is one thing to declare all men equal by law‚ but another to individually change the minds of people. After years and years of hate it is very hard to change the perceptions of a whole nation. One of the hardest things to do is to change how somebody thinks. It takes time for perceptions to change‚ as we have seen with the issue of gay
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Over many centuries‚ the Catholic Church has changed dramatically in ritual and practice. Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation impacted society not only 500 years ago‚ but also continues its’ legacy today. The Protestant Reformation lead to the re-writing of the Bible in many different languages (including English)‚ the allowance of marriage in a Catholic Church‚ religion as a choice rather than being forced upon and most importantly‚ it created a Catholic Church that focuses on the people
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II. Topic Sentence: Martin Luther King used Metaphors through all throughout his speech for one reason. To make his audience get an idea of how something that is beyond their power can be compared to something that is relatable. A. Example‚ Reason‚ Detail‚ or Fact from the text: For example‚ in the text King compares how injustice to a boil. He says “Like a boil‚ that can never be cured as long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its pus-flowing ugliness to the natural medicines of air
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“We have waited for more than 340 years for our constitutional and God-given rights. The nations of Asia and Africa are moving with jet-like speed toward gaining political independence‚ but we still creep at horse-and-buggy pace toward gaining a cup of coffee at a lunch counter. Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say‚ “Wait.” But when you have seen vicious mobs lynch your mothers and fathers at will and drown your sisters and brothers at whim; when
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ln the introduction to Martin Luther King’s “Why We Can’t Wait” he was setting out to arouse the emotions of his readers by showing them the sad reality of the almost inhuman black situation during this time period. His sole‚ rhetorical purpose is to arouse pity in his reader by revealing the “cold facts” that no one took notice of. King achieves this goal through careful use of diction and detail. He tells a persuasive narrative in a style that is appealing to his reader. He tells the story of
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Martin Luther King‚ Jr. constructed his language by identifying with his audience and by finding solutions which fit their shared values to persuade the clergymen to join the fight for civil rights. MLK began his analysis by building his trust to all of his fellow clergymen. Martin uses his repetition of the word “wait” to express that the negro citizens have been “waiting” for decades to become completely free. This repetition makes him feel like a strong powerful person who fights for his beliefs
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subject to the horrors of slavery and racial injustice. Day in and day out these same people desperately hoped for better times‚ during these times people found their way through speeches and protests. One of the best speeches ever‚ was one given by Martin Luther King Jr‚ he told of his dream to one day have equality amongst all races and religions of the United States. Since this speech drew so much attention‚ it became very impactful‚ and helped people to realize a change was needed to be made now. Although
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have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin‚ but by the content of their character…………..” You are participating in the historic March On Washington. The man is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‚ giving his famous speech‚ “I Have a Dream”. Dr. King was a famous man in the Civil Rights Movement. Did you know that violence and
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“I Have a Dream” Speech Dr. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. Delivered at the Lincoln Memorial‚ in Washington‚ D.C. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago‚ a great American‚ in whose symbolic shadow we stand today‚ signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering
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Martin Luther King Jr was not just an African-American‚ he was a man against racism. As a kid his best friend was taken from him because of his race. Blacks had less authority than the whites. Also in the Declaration of Independence it states that “ We hold these truths to be self evident‚ that all men are created equal”. Blacks obviously were not treated equally. Martin Luther King was born on January 15‚ 1929‚ in Atlanta‚ Georgia‚ to Reverend Martin Luther King (wikipedia.com). At birth Martin
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