Martin Luther King is a superiorly written and moving speech, because it plays on the reader's sense of fairplay and their emotions. Dr. King describes his dream with such vigor and attention to detail that the reader cannot help to see and seriously consider Dr. King's point of view. Using captivating words and phrases Dr. King grabs the reader's attention and holds it until the end.
"Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand the Emancipation." Dr. King always recognized the power of words. He was a very powerful and profound speaker. " With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day." He had a great impact on people whose lives were touched by his. He inspired young blacks and made them fight for their right for their freedom. People took his dream to be their dream and different people from all walks of life saw this dreamer (King) as the conscience of the whole nation.
Dr. King speaks of many of the racial prejudices and persecutions that they, African Americans, have suffered. Throughout the speech Dr. King uses the phrase "Now is the time- this makes the reader feel Dr. King's view has utmost urgency. Dr. King stands strong on his view of non-violent protests saying, "Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and .
hatred." Dr. King tells the listener not to give up under pressure but to persevere because the day will come when Dr. King's dream is recognized. .
Dr. King's dream is " a situation where little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers." In his speech King hopes to persuade the "Great America" to abolish all racial prejudice.
Dr. King uses many different but effective methods to convince the reader of his point.
