Why would King risk the dangers of speaking his mind on issues that could cause harm to him and his loved ones? Why would King risk going to jail by simply just stating his opinion? King’s father was a Baptist minister who always educated the importance of faith. King would take this faith to Morehouse College and Boston University where he would earn a doctorate in systematic theology. Before the famous speech, King was involved in many anti-segregation movements, such as the Montgomery Boycott, The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the March on Washington. King would be thrown in jail for his rational views and actions because of the unfortunate time period. King being disgusted by these accusations set on him, would answer the question by doing what was right not for him, but for the country he supported. King knew that some citizens would become potentially dangerous to him, due to the fact they didn’t appreciate his remarks. After putting that aside, King would speak his mind for the whole country at the March on Washington, where he would gain many supporters and many enemies.
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King relies on his audience’s positive emotions towards his stance to gain support for his argument. For example, King reaches to the audience when he states “ When will you be satisfied?” This question was in reference to the police brutality against African Americans. King then goes on to answer his own question by stating “ No, no we are no satisfied, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.” King builds his case on emotion of the situation by signifying the importance of what independence should be and how black people should take a stand towards it. This act of desperation builds curiosity at what the future could look like if things were to