In his “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Dr. King professes his disappointment with the white moderates for calling him an extremist for his schemes. At first, in paragraph 27, King does not deny the fact-by using anaphora- that there are some Negros who “advocate violence”, but he also asserts that there are even more for “nonviolent protest”(King 28). In making this comment, King urges for people to look at his acts of nonviolent protesting . Indeed the insignificant amount of violence will be more looked upon than the nonviolence; however, there are numerous acts nonvilence that should surpass this. Additionally, in paragraph 31, King states how at first he despised the label but then “gained [...] satisfaction” from it.
Cesar Chavez wrote a piece in the magazine of religious organization on the ten year anniversary of Martin Luther King. He starts off saying that Dr. King was a very powerful man with nonviolent means. Throughout his writing he gives many example of why nonviolence will ultimately succeed over violent means, and give of many appeals of emotional, logical, creditable justification. Dr. King may have dies, but with his death only more power has come to the peaceful citizens of the world.
Cesar Chavez, in his excerpt He showed us the Way, utilizes strong pathos, ethos and logos statements, precise diction, and valuable patterns of development to convey the power nonviolence has in fights for freedoms and rights. First, Chavez provides strong pathos, ethos and logos to convey the power nonviolent actions have to change the world for the better. He applies ethos to show that nonviolence is something that people are drawn to. In fact Chaves presents a great nonviolent advocate who lived during the segregation: “Dr. King’s entire life was an example of power that nonviolences brings...”
The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. devastated a large majority of people around the world. His works of nonviolent acts against racism motivated many, including civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, to solve matters without resorting to inhumane behaviors. Inspired by Dr. King Jr.’s work, Chavez and his union of labor workers devoted themselves to helping those in need through peaceful protests. Similar methods are proven to be successful; Mahatma Gandhi, for instance, gained a great deal of supporters because of his pacifism and tranquil methods of boycotting against British domination. Despite brutal and savage methods of persuasion slowly gaining support, Chavez proves that nonviolent actions are superior; he does so by using ethos in order to uphold moral standards, logos (in reference to the past), and pathos to appeal to the emotions of his audience.
The civil rights movement was a strong topic of discussion in politics during the mid-twentieth century. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most influential leaders of the civil rights movement, was assassinated which caused many protests and calls for violence. In Cesar Chavez’s speech, he is telling the people that nonviolence resistance is the best way to go about the situation. Chavez’s uses juxtaposition, diction, and rhetorical appeals to strongly convey his argument about nonviolent resistance. To begin with, Chavez uses juxtaposition to contrast the effects of violent and nonviolent resistance.
In order to further prove that nonviolence is the way to stop racism and gain equality, Dr. King writes: “I'm grateful to God that, through the Negro church, the dimension of nonviolence entered our struggle. If this philosophy had not emerged, I am convinced that by now many streets of the South would be flowing with floods of blood” (). In this quote, Dr. King once again argues that non violence and peace are the best ways to stop the cycle of violence. The phrase “the dimension of nonviolence entered our struggle” shows that even though they are struggling, nonviolence can help them.
Mexican-American Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) is known as an American farm worker, a prominent union leader, labor organizer, and a civil rights activist. By having much experience since he was a migrant worker when he was very young, Chavez with another co-founder created The National Farm Workers Association in 1962 that later became United Farm Workers. As a union leader, his union and the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee made their first strike against grape growers in California. Having been through many hardships as a migrant farm worker, the Latino American civil rights activist led marches, called for boycotts, and made strikes to raise and recover conditions for farm workers. His contributions led to numerous improvements for
" King's words, correspond with the above assertion, of how he was going and able to break the unjust laws put on African Americans in the nineteen sixties. To King nonviolent means of protest are the most effective way to bring about change, and also the best way to give others an understanding of why the change is necessary.
King saw nonviolence as a way to break the cycle of violence and hatred that had perpetuated racial discrimination and inequality. He used non-violent techniques such as sit-ins, boycotts, and marches to protest against racial segregation and discrimination. This meant that even in cases where violence was being used against peaceful protestors, they were expected to endure it without retaliation. This approach put protestors in danger and allowed oppressors to continue to use violence with impunity. Williams mentions this idea of impunity in his book, Negroes with Guns.
In Martin Luther King’s “The Power of Nonviolence,” he advocated for all protestors to resist the temptations of violence. He suggested that the nonviolent resister was more powerful because they were guided by faith and love. He believed violence only led to bitterness and destruction. The victories that the black community sought should be attained through peaceful protest, not violence. King highlighted the fact the issue wasn’t whites versus blacks, but rather, justice versus injustice.
By practicing nonviolence, individuals can create changes without engaging in harmful activities, promoting sanguine societal norms. King's struggle for social justice reminds us that meaningful change often requires great sacrifice. Through his peaceful resistance and nonviolent protests, Martin Luther King brought the issue
Pelaki Foliaki Mrs. Keithley ELA 9 November 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. According to dictionary.com the definition of nonviolence is “ the policy, practice, or technique of refraining from the use of violence, especially when reacting to or protesting against oppression, injustice, discrimination, or the like.” (dictionary.com) Throughout the years of human history, people have used nonviolence to solve problems in their lives. Activists like Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, and Caesar Chavez are incredible examples of fighting against racism to better theirs and others lives.
Cesar Chavez constituted an audience for the farm worker’s non-violent movement through history and narrative. Through the use of history and narrative I was able to argue my thesis. Chavez’s rhetoric deployed the necessary constitutive characteristics call into being, trans-historical elements, and an “illusion of freedom,” enabling identity. Without history and narratives the constitutive elements would not exist. The rhetoric used by Cesar Chavez in “He Showed Us the Way” worked because he was asking for people to step forward and take action, using the best tool possible.
In the first paragraph Chavez mentions Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, stating that Dr. King’s “entire life was an example of power that nonviolence brings…” This reference to Dr. King causes those who know of his impact to realize that he lead a strong historical example of what nonviolence could achieve. By using Dr. King as an example it indicates that Chavez thinks that if nonviolence had heavily impacted the past, then it would most likely do the same in the present and future. Chavez also makes a reference to Gandhi and his nonviolent boycott in India, claiming that what he taught “is the most nearly perfect instrument of nonviolent change.” By using the word perfect to describe Gandhi’s teachings of nonviolence, it further supports Chavez’s stance for nonviolent resistance.
Non-Violence vs. Violence Non-violent acts to accomplish a goal have been in existence for a long period of time. Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, and Gandhi used non-violence methods to obtain favorable settlements, to show how the peaceful boycotts became a new and effective weapon to gain rights for all people and to improve society by becoming one. However, violence may appear to be a masterful technique and highly effective in the moment because of the threats visibly shown like weapons. But nonviolence techniques are more difficult to spot while in conflict and it takes a lot more time to be effective. But if one wants an outcome without harm and bigger lasting difference nonviolence is the way to go.
