How Did Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream Speech

It is clear that the effect of Martin Luther King's´s stirring words in his I have a dream speech which he gave back in August 28th 1963 are everlasting, however,have the intentions of such moving words dissipated through time? How would the impact of Martin Luther Kings Ï have a dream speech be affected by different points in time, how and why might it differ?. Basing ourselves off that question , this essay will not only explore the importance of this speech and through what devices (audience, context, tone , stylistic features) was made it so noteworthy , but most importantly how time would or has affected the repercussion obtained from his speech. To what extent is there a contrast between a past and the present and is there any conjunction

(1) This metaphor alone, stands so powerful. it represents a real personal connection between MLK and the rest of african americans because of the words ¨my people¨, as if he were stating that it's his responsibility to do something. Not only that, but also the word ¨palace¨ has such a fundamental role. Palaces are often linked to royalty and a hierarchy, by mentioning that, MLK is stating that some day people that feel just like him will be able to sense that they have an important place , they would belong and not be looked down. More So than talking to a congress , h is speaking to the heart of many african americans, not only expressing his desire for opportunities, but somehow promising that through his speech he will create these opportunities. He provides the thought of future generations having a much better shot than black people in the 1950s and 1960, who had such a rough time. The context of the text revolves around freedom, civil rights and claims to end racism, and this is expressed through several rhetorical devices such as

Firstly, it is important to note that both the structure and theme of the speech are things that could not be altered through time. The speech starts of pointing out the current issues they were having and their potential consequences: We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of Now¨(1), and then moves on to painting the brighter side of the picture, this final part of the speech depicts a much better prospect for colored people:¨ This is our hope, and this is the faith that I go back to the South with¨ (1). On the other hand, the firm and formal tone/mood of the speech definitely changes, because colored people reading it years later, can actually feel delighted from the good things they obtained from the speech: ¨I have a dream¨ (1), the most predominant phrase from the speech and a repetition employed that can be interpreted by african americans reading the speech afterwards as an achievement. Martin Luther King had a dream, and he made something out of it. Thanks to that dream , such a burdensome situation improved for so many people. These people can actually see the speech as a door opener , and MLK can be someone to thank and show pride for: “Five score years ago, a great american, in whose symbolic shadow we stand