Can you imagine living in a world where you are being judged by the color of your skin? A man in particular by the name of Martin Luther King Jr. saw what was happening in America and decided to make a change. King dedicated his life to changing the way people of color were being viewed by society. He wanted freedom for for all and he fought an endless battle so that we could be where we are today. His speeches, marches and actions became turning points in the Civil Right Movement such as his iconic and historic “I Have A Dream” speech . The “I Have A Dream” speech called for an end to racism and the beginning of civil and economic rights. King’s speech was giving on August 28, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. The crowd consisted of more than 250,000 people of different races and nationalities. The speech was given at the Lincoln Memorial, the monument honoring President Abraham Lincoln who had
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In preparation for this speech he studied the Bible, The Gettysburg Address, and the US Declaration of Independence and he also alludes to all three in his speech. The speech has been described as political treatise and as a improvised sermon with elements of biblical language and imagery using key points. The first half of King’s speech tells the story of an unidealistic American dream of racism and injustice. Also in several paragraphs in his speech he says “Now is the time” which is call to action to the American people. He informs his listeners that this no time for them to slack off if they want justice. As previously stated King uses biblical references and a Negro spiritual to touch the heart of his audience and keep them engaged. King also used rhetorical devices in his speech such as ethos, pathos and logos. He uses figurative language such as metaphors and repetition as well as other techniques to get his point
In preparation for this speech he studied the Bible, The Gettysburg Address, and the US Declaration of Independence and he also alludes to all three in his speech. The speech has been described as political treatise and as a improvised sermon with elements of biblical language and imagery using key points. The first half of King’s speech tells the story of an unidealistic American dream of racism and injustice. Also in several paragraphs in his speech he says “Now is the time” which is call to action to the American people. He informs his listeners that this no time for them to slack off if they want justice. As previously stated King uses biblical references and a Negro spiritual to touch the heart of his audience and keep them engaged. King also used rhetorical devices in his speech such as ethos, pathos and logos. He uses figurative language such as metaphors and repetition as well as other techniques to get his point