Essays on Letter from Birmingham Jail

1. Peter J. Ling, Martin Luther King, Jr. New York: Routledge, 2002 Being a traditional biographical narration, P. Ling’s book has several important advantages, which distinguishes it from other literature on Martin Luther King, Jr.  Author demystifies King without debunking him. For instance, Ling depicts a leader who had no equal but many critics. Throughout…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote, “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” on April 16, 1963. The logical and well put together letter was written as a response to a statement in the newspaper, which was written by some clergymen. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was writing the letter in order to defend his organization’s nonviolent…

Darren PilatoAdv. Writing 201Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. PaperWith his constant pursuit for civil rights, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped bridge the gap between races during the 1960s. (It was) His unique approach of using nonviolent protests (to) helped create an awareness of the inequalities the African Americans had to endure during this time…

“Letter from Birmingham Jail” Reading Response Martin Luther King, Jar. A civil rights activist that fought for the rights of African Americans in 1963. King organized various non-violent demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama that resulted in his arrest. While in jail, King received a letter from eight Alabama clergyman explaining their concern and opposition to King…

            From ancient times to the Enlightenment period, the rule of government and God hardly came into question, both accepted as ultimate powers that alone could dictate the lives of the masses.  However, with greater scientific discovery and evolving political philosophy, thinkers began to question the nature of laws, fairness, and justice.  Social contract theories…

“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…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. conveyed the profound impact of segregation on the community, stating that “Its unjust treatment of Negroes in the courts is a notorious reality.” He personally experienced these effects when he was thrown into Birmingham jail, during which time he penned a letter to the Clergymen. This letter continues to resonate…

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was known for his nonviolent ways. The authors of “The Presence of Others: Voices and Images that Call for Response” summarizes King’s accomplishments: The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered today for many accomplishments his leadership of the movement for civil rights for African Americans in the 1950s and…

The Letter from Birmingham Jail was written while Dr. King was in jail on charges brought up from protesting against segregation. The letter was written in response to some clergymen, who questioned his methods of fighting against the problem of segregation. One point they brought up was that negotiation would have been a better path…

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the Public Statement made by eight Alabama clergymen in his “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” In this letter, King counter-argues the points the clergymen were making and uses logos, ethos, and pathos in order to make his counter-argument. By disproving the statements made by the clergymen and by having strong logos,…