What is the point of reading "Letter From Birmingham Jail"?
The point of reading, "Letter From Birmingham Jail" is to put into perspective for those who were not around to witness, just how profound Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was. This letter, written on the margins of old newpapers, in the fading light of a Birmingham jail, tells the struggle and injustices that Dr. King, along with many other african americans faced in the times preceding his unlawful incarceration. In my mind the point of reading this is to instill hope in people even if circumstances appear grim, and if you believe passionately in something, you shouldn't let anything stand in your way. This letter helps people to realize that Dr. King was unique in that he poured his heart and soul into his beliefs, and was successful in making people see things through the eyes of an ethnic group that had endured so much hatred for no reason. There will never be another Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but there will be other extremely passionate people who can emulate Dr. King's perserverence even when times seem to be at there worst.
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That was really strong Lia Lia. I agree with you that there will never be another MLK .Hopefully there will be people in the future who try to emulate him.
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