Letter from Birmingham Jail
The main argument of Dr. King adapts to a notion that the experiences of the Negroes are relatively unnecessary for a country which projects itself as the cradle of peace and justice. He presented the relative injustices to the “colored” people which the social structure of the nation has been thoroughly implementing without any basis. He argued that keeping the kind of society in which another sector is being oppressed will never achieve any forms of stability and peace for the oppressed will always seek freedom; that freedom is going to worth blood and disgust in order to maintain.
The efficiency of his arguments was presented with astounding levels. He didn’t only capture the sentiments of the Negroes but was able to inject the feelings to any person who are or was a victim of injustice, oppression and discrimination. The arguments may be literally addressed to the whites and blacks of America but their very essence can be applied to any forms of discriminatory dilemma considering that he presented a large scope of effects. There are several reasons why Dr. King’s argument presentation was effective.
First, he started a clarification about his previous actions which have lead to the specific events of him being imprisoned. He used this narration effect to prepare the reader how he came about with such a dilemma which will generally provide a sympathy effect. Next, he allowed the presentation of what has been happening with all of the Negro population in the US during that time and vividly explained the literal segregation of the remaining groups of the society towards colored people. He even used the figures of religious leaders and notable icons to contrast how they were useless characters in creating justifiable actions.
Lastly, he presented the widest scope of effects to the entire nation if colored people will be treated in ways oppressive to them. In general, King was able to project a logical reasoning why he was not really bothered with his situation but what will happen to his remaining ‘brothers’. According to Maggie Escalas et al, providing logic in an argument can increase the magnitude effects of a dispute, and Dr. King was able to achieve it. Works Cited Escalas, Maggie. “Logical Fallacies. ” Literacy Education Online 1998 1. 20 01 2008 <http://leo. stcloudstate. edu/acadwrite/logic. html>.
