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Review Of March By Congressman John Lewis

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The book March, written by Congressman John Lewis, is a graphic novel that portrays his life of civil rights from his beginnings. John Lewis started life as a simple chicken farmer where he learned to care for and love them sadly this did not last long because John was very interested in school and learning about everything he could. He loved to learn so much he would even run away from his farming duties. In his book, John Lewis presents the topic of civil rights in the format of a graphic novel he was able to show more visual detail than another type of book ever could. By using pathos or an emotional appeal he shows readers his point of view on the subject of civil right and how he helped the cause reach new heights. As a young adult Mr. Lewis met with Martin Luther King Jr, he had a unique encounter with him because John knew about King since he went to a community college to become a pastor, in his learnings King and his ways were briefly mentioned. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. turned and said unto him “but if you want to go, …show more content…

The freedom riders were protesters who boycotted the city buses, they did this by buying tickets and staying on the buses for as long as possible by either reaching the “end of the line” or were kicked off to make room for white passengers. These boycotts slowed bus traffic to a near halt. This angered white passengers which led to the bus bombings of two full buses of blacks were bombed in the middle of the road. There was no police or fire interaction and the buses were just left there burning for hours with zero help. This was one of John Lewis’s darkest days, he was not on or near the buses at the time but when the news was heard he was with a group of people, the entire room went silent. Over the crackle of the radio, they hear “... Greyhound bus carrying freedom riders is reported to be in flames outside of Anniston

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These are just a few words to describe the incredible Congressmen John Lewis. It was truly an honor meeting you. I would like to thank you for believing in what's right and standing up for change! Thank you again, for your count less years of service to our community and nation.

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The graphic memoir, March, is a biography about Congressman John Lewis’ young life in rural Alabama which provides a great insight into lives of black families in 1940s and 50s under Jim Crow and segregation laws. March opens with a violent march at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, which the gruesome acts later became known as “Bloody Sunday,” during this march, 600 peaceful civil rights protestors were attacked by the Alabama state troopers for not listening to their commands. The story then goes back and forth depicts Lewis growing up in rural Alabama and President Obama’s inauguration in 2009. This story of a civil rights pioneer, John Lewis, portrays a strong influence between geography, community, and politics. The correlation between these pillars of March is that they have to coexist with other in order for John Lewis to exist that the world knows today.

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March Rhetorical Analysis The 1960’s civil rights movement often used persuasive language to echo the unheard voices of many individuals. Some more than others possessed the ability to exercise their potent use of language to bring forward prominent changes. In the book, March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, eloquent methods of speech play an important role. John Lewis, Martin Luther King, and George Wallace are some that expressed their beliefs through persuasive empowering words.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an amazing civil rights leader. In 1963, Dr. King and some other civil rights actives went down to Birmingham, Alabama to help in the fight to end inequality. During a nonviolent demonstration Dr. King and countless other protestors were arrested and sent to a Birmingham jail. While in prison Dr. King had time to think and he took this time to write to his fellow clergymen who critics the nonviolent demonstrations. The letter is entitle "Letter from a Birmingham Jail".

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