Notes from Underground

In the early 1960’s Martin Luther King Jr was confined in the Birmingham, Alabama prison cell along with almost 50 other civil rights activists and leaders. While King was restricted in his prison cell he wrote a letter in response to “A Call for Unity”, shaped by eight clergymen disapproving King’s demonstrations. The letter that King wrote in response to the clergymen changed the way religious leaders and other individuals in society view civil rights, without discrimination or repression. One…

"The Birth-Mark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, emphasizes how important standards are throughout his writing by focusing on beauty standards, psychological abuse and sacrifice. Hawthorne begins his short story by addressing the fact that Georgina has a birthmark and reveals that the main character and alchemist, Aylmer, with the help of his assistant, Aminidab, can remove it by making a potion to make his wife's imperfection disappear. Reaching out to Georgina about the birthmark and adding that he…

It all started with a dream – a dream to end racial discrimination and embrace equality. King’s ability to persuade the public, however, did not lead to victory but to imprisonment. In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Martin Luther King addresses how breaking the law should be done in a peaceful and open manner, reflecting his view that this type of law breaking is actually portraying respect for the law, and resulting consequences may make the community more aware of the injustices. In addition,…

Jonathan Reyes English 100 Tony Ruiz MLK Essay Martin Luther King wrote the “letter from a Birmingham jail” in order to address the biggest issues that Birmingham was facing at that time such as injustice and discrimination towards the black community. King wanted the clergyman to know his reasons for bring in Birmingham jail, and that his action where for a good purpose. In the beginning of his letter King Explains how he was aware of the injustice all around him. He says “moreover, I am…

the Underground Railroad to freedom, the same types of people also remained true to their integral values during the civil rights movement. King was also thankful to those of noble ranks in congregations who, “have left their secure congregations and walked the streets of Albany, Georgia… have gone down the highways of the South on tortuous rides for freedom… have gone to jail with us… have been dismissed…

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in his Letter from Birmingham Jail, argued to his equality supporting peers that non-violent and instigative protests, while not as dignified as court battles, were fundamentally more potent and provocative. King successfully produced an appealing and effective message by integrating pathos and logos, utilizing faith based ethos, suitable literary devices, and a unique subtle tone that allowed him to maintain even-tempered and reasonable appeal in subject he was…

used regularly, sometimes interlinked with antithesis. [<- incorrect use of antithesis] Such as “we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist” which conveys a point simply and concisely though still evoking emotions and mental images from the audience. Antithesis enforces points and contrasts situations, so that they have a stronger effect. Imagery also persuades the audience to imagine what Obama is saying, making it more memorable. “The snow was stained with blood” plays…

Every day is Temptation can lead to unforeseen problems and consequences; In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s 19th century short story Young Goodman Brown, the main character is tempted by the forest around his town, an old man, and a satanic staff. Young Goodman Brown is tempted by the forest that encircles his town. The dark and gloomy forests of Salem represent the fringe elements of the Puritan religion concealed behind the infinite trees. The moral-based Puritans are told that entering the forest is a…

greater whole (Parini 37). Clearly, Steinbeck 's friendship with Ricketts led him to have a greater appreciation for the natural world. In particular, the idea that all living things were connected to one another was an idea that Steinbeck would garner from his experience discussing the science of ecology with Ricketts after working alongside Ricketts in their joint business venture (Parini 107). The importance of ecology in a more human form, the ecology of cultures and ideas, is a theme that…

affects the readers perception of the story and how the message is conveyed. Any literature written from the point of view of another character would be completely different and hold another perspective entirely and would therefore show the reader a different account. A…