In 1963, as the leader of the peaceful protests against segregation, Martin Luther King was put in the Birmingham City Jail where he received a letter from the clergymen criticizing his work. He responded with another letter where he fully explained the reasons behind the protests. In this letter Martin Luther King remained a gentleman when addressing the clergymen. This is seen in his use of professional language and through the examples that were use to support his ideas. Throughout the letter his selective language helped him get his point of view across to the clergymen in a sophisticated manner. Furthermore, in his letter Martin Luther king clearly demanded change in society, but he approached the subject in the letter in an intelligent
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Although he has had to deal with disrespect, hate and frustration, he remained a gentleman in his letter. In many occasions in his letter he refereed towards the clergymen in a polite manner even though they didn 't deserve such treatment. For example, in his first paragraph he says "Seldom, if ever, do I pause to answer criticism of my work... but since I feel that you are men of genuine good will and your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I would like to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms," ( King 263-264). By calling the clergymen "men of genuine good will" it is evident in this letter that King is a refined man. He is a man of peace and honor which is why he uses such highly terms when he refers to the …show more content…
He fought for his dream through his letter from Birmingham Jail with kind words and relevant examples. In addition, he explained the purpose behind the protests and his actions in a profound-manner in which the clergymen would be able to sympathies with him. The end to segregation was seen as a vital need for America 's development in the eyes of King and his followers. Although he faced the evils of discrimination and the ignorance of many white citizens he still maintain himself as the gentleman he is all throughout his letter addressing the
Although he has had to deal with disrespect, hate and frustration, he remained a gentleman in his letter. In many occasions in his letter he refereed towards the clergymen in a polite manner even though they didn 't deserve such treatment. For example, in his first paragraph he says "Seldom, if ever, do I pause to answer criticism of my work... but since I feel that you are men of genuine good will and your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I would like to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms," ( King 263-264). By calling the clergymen "men of genuine good will" it is evident in this letter that King is a refined man. He is a man of peace and honor which is why he uses such highly terms when he refers to the …show more content…
He fought for his dream through his letter from Birmingham Jail with kind words and relevant examples. In addition, he explained the purpose behind the protests and his actions in a profound-manner in which the clergymen would be able to sympathies with him. The end to segregation was seen as a vital need for America 's development in the eyes of King and his followers. Although he faced the evils of discrimination and the ignorance of many white citizens he still maintain himself as the gentleman he is all throughout his letter addressing the