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Analyzing The Theme Of Change In Martin Luther King's Speech

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In the speech “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King, he develops the theme of change by showing that change has to happen now, no one will go backwards until they are satisfied and he shows that by using the symbol of walking/marching and alluding to the Declaration of Independence. As King was done talking about Gandhi's method of protest with his audience, he explained, “We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.” This demonstrates the perseverance in King and in his audience, they will keep going forward and will never turn back until they get what they want. It also shows how King used this symbol of walking/marching to show their perseverance. After King introduced
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