The beginning of his letter establishes his important reputation and vast knowledge of biblical references and political leaders. He portrays the injustices of segregation through the use of the three types of appeals to pathos, logos, and ethos. King Jr is sending a message to the clergymen against their judgment to his actions of his non violent protest in Birmingham. In “Letter from Birmingham Jail” King Jr is addressing the clergymen by saying they don’t know how dire the problem of segregation is and how important it is to fix it. Even though King experienced pain and rebuke he didn’t falter until his voice was heard. King took it upon himself to stand up and fight for his brothers’ right. King lived in a time where segregation was all over America and people of color did not have the same resources as their fellow white men. was talking about how people can’t really define a person a person until you understand their motive and what they believe in. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Martin Luther King Jr.
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