Rhetorical Analysis Of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speech
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famed speech, I have a dream, in his pan-African campaigns. King presented his speech to thousands of Americans who had congregated in Washington DC for a political rally which they referred to as the March. They marched on the streets of the nation’s capital, advocating for freedom and equal treatment in jobs. With a vast knowledge of the blacks’ history, King inspired an empowering determination in his argument. He came armed with the constitution and the nation’s framework to check on the provisions under the inalienable rights; the right to life, the pursuit of happiness, and liberty which everybody is provided for by the constitution and the declaration of independence.
In his speech, King asserted that the blacks were to be given their rightful remuneration like any other American citizen. He pointed out that time would come when black people would be able to cash a check. Besides, he motivated his audience and followers with encouraging and fellowshipping words. King’s purpose was to establish the spirit of brotherhood upon every person that was treated as a minority in the United States society. He declared that there would be no facing back and no relenting till they reached the peak of the hill, which would …show more content…
He used the bill of rights, the emancipation proclamation, the declaration of independence, and the bible as the main references to his speech. The speech was remarkable since he delivered his message in a simple language that employed repetition to express his major issues. Martin Luther King’s key message was that everybody was created equal. However, at the time of the speech, he noted that this equality had disappeared as the minority were treated as citizens of a second class. He presented his argument in a powerful and passionate way which was both moving and
In his speech, King asserted that the blacks were to be given their rightful remuneration like any other American citizen. He pointed out that time would come when black people would be able to cash a check. Besides, he motivated his audience and followers with encouraging and fellowshipping words. King’s purpose was to establish the spirit of brotherhood upon every person that was treated as a minority in the United States society. He declared that there would be no facing back and no relenting till they reached the peak of the hill, which would …show more content…
He used the bill of rights, the emancipation proclamation, the declaration of independence, and the bible as the main references to his speech. The speech was remarkable since he delivered his message in a simple language that employed repetition to express his major issues. Martin Luther King’s key message was that everybody was created equal. However, at the time of the speech, he noted that this equality had disappeared as the minority were treated as citizens of a second class. He presented his argument in a powerful and passionate way which was both moving and