Ethos And Logos In Dr. King's Speech

Decent Essays
think that Dr. King also used logos in his speech, but almost in an indirect way. I definitetly agree that he used a lot of pathos and ethos throughout his piece. I believe the best way to really connect with the audience is by using pathos. When he talked about his daughter and being afraid it really made me feel for him. Also, I noticed how he used himself as a religous leader to develop ethos. However, I did think that some of the stuff he said about religion was not said in best way and came off a little strong. This was definitely a good piece to read that really makes you think back to how it

Related Documents

  • Improved Essays

    There was one man against freedom and equality. Can he make it threw all the hate and the cruelty? In the letter “ I Have A Dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. MLK was using the letter to tell everyone that everyone should be equal and everyone should have their own freedom. Martin Luther King Jr. had written in a newspaper talking back to these 9 rude clergymen about how they were criticizing him and he wanted to tell them his side of the story. The purpose of this is to show people how MLK used logos and pathos in his speech and letter to compare the two reads.…

    • 543 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Although I have read and analyzed this letter previously in my studies many years ago, reading this letter at this time in my life was far more profound this time around. It gave me the feeling that I was reading it for the very first time. I was completely moved emotionally but extremely impressed by the factual and biblical examples that encompassed the entire letter. I knew that Dr. King was a highly passionate and intelligent man, but the factual component of the letter appealed to my reasoning and logic. I believe in quality for all based on my emotions, but what I have learned most recently in an Ethics class is that emotion alone is not a sufficient basis for deciding what we should or should not do.…

    • 415 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    King Jr Informative Speech

    • 1592 Words
    • 7 Pages

    Allah met with the Mayors administrator Mr. Gotherer and eventually Allah got the city to give them a street academy (On 2122 7th Ave. in Harlem NY, with a lease of one dollar a year for 99 years). One of the youths named Shamguadd gave Allah a drawing that he designed and it was ordained as the nation’s universal flag; (Gumal also made a Flag, but the Father said they not ready for this one and sent it back) it stands firm today 8 points and centered with a seven, sun, moon and star. Its colors are black, white and gold (which were also the colors for the cross park Chaplains). The flag became their insignia pin that is worn on their lapel, the universal flag of God and Earth.…

    • 1592 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    It is campaign time, and Enrique Perez, the new candidate started his campaign promising thousands of jobs, no more hunger and quality education for every single child, teenager and adult in Mexico. The more people he got, the more promises he did, he said that he will repair most of the roads, he said that he is going to build strong bonds with other countries to promote the country, he said so many things that he seems omnipotent compared with the other candidates. The time flew and he became president, thanks to the people who believed in his promises, and they were anxious to start working. It has been three years and people still waited for those promises, some decided to wait, but other decide to wake up and do something for their country.…

    • 710 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Marisol Jaslyn Pena Professor Caleb Camacho English 1302: Composition II Rhetoric TR6 February 23, 2017 Taking a stand Future generations I would wish you to be more openminded and not to be afraid to take a stand, to leave your mark in the world in a positive way. To speak up when you see something wrong that you don’t like, to not be afraid to give your opinion even if other don’t like the same way as you. To not change your morals because of what people say but to value your morals because they represent you and the person you want to become.…

    • 893 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Today marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and it brings within it's winter winds, an air of understanding. See, this great Civil Rights leader, paved the way for many of the rights, I, as a minority now enjoy. He looked past the slights, insults, and turmoil that met his unique campaign, and he pushed on, and preserved Not only because he was an eloquent speaker, captivating audiences the world over, but because he spoke to all audiences, and reminded us, that not only are we all Americans, but we are all deserving of love and compassion. Martin inspired so many, and though his life was cut traigically short, he left a lasting legacy, a sillage of sorts, that permeates the atmosphere we all populate, and pronounces a simple notion - choose love…

    • 210 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    The last scene is of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. giving his speech on the state capitol. Much like the very first scene, we hear King’s speech in the background, while other scenes are playing. Actual historical footage from the events of Selma are being played. We see the real life struggle of the marchers and the abuse that they face from the mobs who try to stop them. But we also see the strength of the marchers who stand together and peacefully march.…

    • 315 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Martin Luther King was a very important figure in our country’s history. Born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, this civil rights activist and minister had a huge impact on race relations and segregation in America. He acted in a gentle, non-violent manner, and was a modern prophet for Christ. He made many inspirational speeches, including his most famous and commonly known speech, “I have a dream…” Martin Luther King’s early life, life goals, and life motivation, made him the man we all know and respect…

    • 88 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Throughout the civil rights movement, African Americans received no respect for decades and decades, no matter if you were old or young, man or a woman. Martin Luther King Jr. was an inspirational speaker sticking up for what was right. While dealing with the same disrespect all Negroes were receiving. During the civil rights movement King spoke out his hopes and wishes for the world, hoping to change the ways of many. By using appeals to logic and emotion, it helped people understand Kings work.…

    • 812 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Martin Luther king, Jr. “is a leader that was bringing all the Americans closer to living the promise of our national ideals”. He led the American civil rights movement for 13 years. Martin Luther king, wants all white and black people to come together. In his speech “dr. king said he wants white and black people to work together, die together, go to school together even go to jail together as long as we know that we or free”. When Martin Luther king, JR. was trying to get the black people to vote he had so much on his mind but he didn’t give up.…

    • 345 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Today I am half way up to Washington to listen to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s speech. I had to travel super far because I live in Texas and lord knows how many stops I needed to take to get gas for my Ford Thunderbird. (It’s new!!!) I came up here to listen to the speech just out of curiosity. I’ve heard things about what he’s said and done, but I don’t exactly know if their true.…

    • 164 Words
    • 1 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Dr. Kings use of logos is clear throughout the speech, for example when he explains “police brutality” and “creative suffering” it provides strong logical appeal for the reader. Logically any human being can understand and sympathize with the issue of the denial of basic human rights to the African American people (King). In his speech logos is shown specifically through use of literary devices such as metaphors and similes. This strong presence of logos shown in Dr. King's speech shows his strong attempt to appeal to logical thinking in his listeners. A strong metaphor that Dr. King uses a comparison of the promised good life in America to a “bad check,” which when brought to the bank by the African American people it is “a check which has come back marked ‘insufficient funds’”…

    • 1124 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    The way he elaborated his personal experiences was quite persuasive and realistic such that anyone could distinctly understand what he was describing much like they had themselves experienced that situation. The depth of detail he uses…

    • 771 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    On April 4th, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on a balcony at the Loraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. He was shot with a high powered rifle from an estimated 250 feet away. He was shot in the neck and spinal cord and died within the first hour of the inflicted wound. Although he already had the impression he was not going to live for much longer as he quoted in his last speech he says “I may not get there with you”(King) as he refers to he might not live to see his work’s outcome. His death sparked outrage within the community with race riots, most of the nation grieved for his death including Political leaders and government officials, and future pushes in civil rights.…

    • 932 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    “I have a dream” speech is one of the greatest speeches in history. Dr. King stood in front of 250,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial for the 1963 March on Washington for a genuine change in the Americans society, against radical discrimination. Dr. King the most iconic leader of the American civil rights movement. The main purpose of Dr. King historical speech is to make actual promises of democracy, change, and potential for hope in American society. His dream was that one day all men and women will be treated equally the same without considering their race, gender, or religion.…

    • 463 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays