TOW # 1 Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr.

     Martin Luther King, Jr. is a well known activist and leader during the African-American Civil Rights Movement in 1955. In the Letter from Birmingham, Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses the issues during the civil rights movement to clergymen, who had previously criticized his actions. At the time the letter was written is was of course to the clergymen, but as it is read to day it can be addressed to just about anyone. In the letter he reveals his ambitions behind the actions he took for justice and why he took part in non-violent protests. Also his purpose is to show the universal justice he was trying to achieve. One rhetorical device he used often was an allusion, basically referring to the bible, as well as connecting to the bible. I think this can allow him to connect with his readers, which might evoke the readers interest. Ultimately, he was trying to help the clergymen better understand where he was coming at, hoping they would the reality of the situation. He essentially did a good job presenting his thoughts in a structured way, but overtime I know he did revise the letter multiple times due to other complaints.