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A 3 page essay that analyzes Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous letter. On April 16, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King responded to a published statement signed by eight of his fellow clergymen that castigated him for his involvement in Civil Rights protests that took place in Birmingham, Alabama, which is the reason why King was arrested. King’s response to the allegations of these clergymen is considered to be a masterpiece of modern rhetoric. This examination of King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” demonstrates that his argument fits with the framework offered by Rogerian analysis. No additional sources cited.
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involvement in Civil Rights protests that took place in Birmingham, Alabama, which is the reason why King was arrested. Kings response to the allegations of these clergymen is considered to
be a masterpiece of modern rhetoric. The following examination of Kings "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" demonstrates that his argument fits with the framework offered by Rogerian analysis. Introduction: In
his introduction, King outlines his present circumstances, and indicates his intention of responding to the allegations raised against him by his fellow clergymen because he recognizes that they are
"men of genuine good will" and that their criticism of him is sincere (King). In doing this, King sets a positive tone for his rebuttal. Summary of Opposing Views:
King indicates that his opponents were highly influenced by the perception that he was an "outsider" to Birmingham and, therefore, basically intruding into a situation that was none of his
business, that is, that King was an outside agitator. King does not refute this basic position, but rather shows that he possesses credentials that make the situation in Birmingham a
legitimate object of interest for him, and that he is in Alabama by invitation of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights. In short, King asserts that he is in
Alabama because he was "invited here" and because of his "organizational ties" to the area (King). Statement of Understanding: However, going beyond this argument, King disagrees with his opponents
that it is a legitimate criticism to say that he is an "outsider." This is because he is first and foremost a Christian and therefore obligated to address injustice and
carry the "gospel of freedom" to those who seek it (King). Conjuring a biblical allusion, King points out that the prophets of biblical scripture and the Apostle Paul left their
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