Summary Of Letter From Birmingham Jail

The “Letter from Birmingham Jail” by Martin Luther King Jr. is about the unfair, brutal, and racist treatment the black community has been receiving from white people. This letter was written when he was arrested after peacefully protesting about segregation and how the black people didn’t agree with the law. In the letter, Martin Luther King jr.’s feelings are being expressed toward the unfair events and it is an example of a well-written argument. In the letter are three claims pointed from King, it states he has a valid reason for being in Birmingham, the black community has no alternative ,but to demonstrate and the need for justice is urgent. Also, it discusses king’s intentions during the civil rights movements. For example, this letter

All king want is to help the black community get their rights. Also, he feels he has the need to stand up for the black community since no one else is brave enough to speak. Not only that, but he was invited to Birmingham. In the letter it states, “ So I, along with several members of my staff, I'm here because I was invited here, I am here because I have work organizational ties here.” (paragraph 2) this means king is not in Birmingham to just visit friends and family members ,but also he was invited. King develops this claim through the use of ethos when he called clergymen “men of genuine goodwill.” (paragraph 1) It states “Injustice anywhere is a threat to Justice everywhere.” (paragraph 4) In conclusion, King is not only in Birmingham because he is invited but he feels the need to be there when something bad

In this letter, it demonstrates how King was willing to fight for the rights of the black community. He wanted his people to have the same treatment that any other citizen would have ,yet that is the exact opposite that the black people were getting. For instance, he was making a statement when peacefully protesting for their rights. Although some people were taking it the wrong way ,but to make matters clear it is time for the black people to go on a strike. In the letter, it states, “ Nonviolent direct action fix to create such a crisis and Foster such a tension that a community which has constantly refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue. (paragraph 10) This means that the only thing you can expect from the black community is a direct action for their cause since no one seemed to pay attention to the one they discussing the topic of segregation. King develops is claim using imagery to emphasize the comparison between the two campaigns. This furthers the criticisms of the white moderate lack of action. In conclusion, this is the only option left for the black people in order to continue their fight for