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Martin Luther King jr. is one of the most prominent civil rights leaders in history, and his legacy continues to impact the world today. Two of his most influential works are the “I have a dream” speech and “ letter birmingham jail.” these pieces were written during the same time period, but they differ in purpose and approach. This essay will compare and contrast these two works by analyzing their meaning, use of logos and pathos, similarities, and differences. The purpose of the king’s “ i have a dream” speech was to advocate for equal rights for african americans and to inspire people to take action to bring about change. He delivered the speech at the march on washington for jobs and freedom in 1963, in front of a crowd of over 250,000 …show more content…

He also uses pathos, or emotional appeal, to connect with his audience by telling personal stories and using metaphors to illustrate the struggle for civil rights.on the other hand, king’s “ letter from birmingham jail” was written in response to criticism he recevied from fellow clerhymen for his participation in nonviolent protests. In his letter, king uses logos to argue that the fight for civil righs is just and necessary, citing st. augustine. He also uses pathos to appeal to his audience’s emotions, painting a vivid picture of the struggles faced by african americans in their daily lives. While both pieces use both logos and pathos, the way in which they are used differs. In “ i have a dream” kings uses metaphors and personal stories to connect with his asience emotionally.he appeals to their sense of morality and justice by painting a picture of a better world where people are judged by their characters, not their skin color. In contrast, “letter from birmingham jail.” is more focused on logic and reson. King presents a clear and concise argument, using historical figures and events to support his

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