I think the speech, “On the Death of Martin Luther KIng Jr.” by Robert F. Kennedy was the most compelling speech because he believes in continuing what Martin Luther King started. Also, that he completely changed his speech to honor Martin Luther King, his death, and what he has done. I believe that the central idea of this speech is that people should continue what Martin Luther King began, and that we shouldn’t be divided by our physical appearance. To start with, the first main idea of the speech is that Martin Luther King died for equality and freedom for all African Americans. The central idea can be developed by this main idea, because King began non violent protests for the African American rights for freedom, justice, and any rights in general. Kennedy uses tone and pathos to show emotion. When he is apparently devastated by the news, it touches people's hearts when it shows that he actually cares. And the fact that he changed his speech at the last …show more content…
My central idea can be supported by this main idea, because our physical appearance shouldn’t make us who we are, and if we become that united nation, it means that, although Martin Luther King has died, the protest for equality hasn’t. Throughout the speech, Robert F. Kennedy uses ethos and allusions. He used ethos when he said, “...no violence, or lawlessness…” (Kennedy) And continuously referred to Martin Luther King Jr. and his rebellion. “...more importantly, to say a prayer for our own country, which all of us love…” (Kennedy) If we truly love our country, then we should show it , and support it. In order to become the, “Liberty and justice for all..” (Pledge Allegiance) country that we should be, then we need to have faith in each other, and disregard our physical appearances. “...and want justice for all human beings that abide our