We Can Never Be Satisfied Until Justice Rolls Down Like Water Mean

Gabriella Blease Ms.Albert English 1 May 8, 2024 “I Have A Dream” Speech Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the moving “I Have A Dream” speech on August 28, 1963, in front of the Lincoln Memorial. He wanted there to be equality between whites and blacks. This speech was so moving because he used similes, repetition, and personification to really reach people's hearts. First, he used similes to say that blacks will not be satisfied until justice is the same for everyone. For example, Dr. King says, “We will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like water” (48). He is saying that blacks shouldn’t settle until justice is the same for whites and blacks. He emphasizes that justice should be equal for everyone, not just one race. In addition, he

For example, Dr. King says, “We can never be satisfied” (48). He says that over and over again. He emphasizes that blacks should not settle until there is equality. In addition, he also says, “One hundred years later” (King 48). He says that over and over again. He says it emphasizes that hundred years from then, there will still not be full equality. Lastly, he used personification to emphasize the significance of advocating for civil rights. For example, he says, “the whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges”(Prosper). King sought to raise awareness of the oppression faced by people of color in a nation that proclaimed equality for all. In addition, King also says, “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed” (Bartleby 1). King refers to the entirety of the nation, including its residents. In conclusion, Dr. King uses similes, repetition, and personification to emphasize important parts of his speech. It was such a powerful speech that people today are still talking about it and reading it in articles. In today’s society, we are still fighting for