https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da Martin Luther King and Segregation in Birmingham en-us 2020-04-26 19:39:47 UTC 2025-10-23 15:47:59 UTC hello@padlet.com 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531741199 “Letter to Martin Luther King from a Group of Clergymen” was written by eight Clergymen, who had previously written other articles about racial issues. In the letter, they expressed their disagreement with King's peaceful protests. They mention that, in their opinion, segregation issues should be handled by the court. Also, they refer to King's protests as "unwise and untimely". This letter was published the day that Martin Luther King was put in jail for protesting.]]> 2020-04-26 19:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531741199 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531814619 - Speakers: The speakers are eight white clergymen.
- Occasion: Martin Luther King's acts against segregation in Alabama.
- Audience: Martin Luther King, and the community of Birmingham.
- Purpose: Voice their disagreement with King's protests.
- Subject: Disruption caused by protests.]]> 2020-04-26 20:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531814619 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531819169 2020-04-26 20:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531819169 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531839701 - Contentious: "In Birmingham, recent public events have given indication that we all have opportunity for a new constructive and realistic approach to racial problems."
- Pompous: "We recognize the natural impatience of people who feel that their hopes are slow in being realized. But we are convinced that these demonstrations are unwise and untimely."]]> 2020-04-26 20:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531839701 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531840725 - Ethos: They specify at the beginning that they wrote an article about racial issues and how to deal with them. Also, they state their titles /  position at the bottom of the letter.
- Pathos: In the third paragraph, they use pathos by creating the feeling that they are sympathizing with the black community.
- Logos: They claim that the protests have not been significantly beneficial to solving the issues.]]> 2020-04-26 20:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531840725 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531919107 2020-04-26 21:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531919107 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531920540 - Pronouns to include the  audience: "All of us need to face that responsibility and find proper channels for its accomplishment."
- Parallelism: "We commend the community [...] We urge the public [...]"
- Pronouns to exclude the audience: "But urged that decisions of those courts should in the meantime be peacefully obeyed."]]> 2020-04-26 21:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531920540 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531948986 2020-04-26 22:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531948986 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531950983 “Letter from Birmingham City Jail" is the letter that Martin Luther King wrote in response to the clergymen's statement. In this letter, King respectfully stands up for his beliefs. He explains the history behind these segregation issues, and why they are important. Also, he shines light on how mistreating police officers are towards people of color. He is essentially saying that he will maintain his stance until the issues are resolved.]]> 2020-04-26 22:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531950983 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531964029 2020-04-26 22:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531964029 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531965314 - Speakers: Martin Luther King.
- Occasion: Segregation in Birmingham.
- Audience: Eight clergymen.
- Purpose: Voice his beliefs in standing up against segregation.
- Subject: Struggles of segregation.]]> 2020-04-26 22:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531965314 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531969765 - Parallelism: "Before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth we were here. Before the pen of Jefferson etched across the pages of history the majestic words of the Declaration of Independence, we were here."
- Allusion: "They will be the James Meredith's, courageously and with a majestic sense of purpose facing jeering and hostile mobs and the agonizing loneliness that characterizes the life of the pioneer."
- Pronouns to include audience: "Let us all hope that the dark clouds of racial prejudice will soon pass away and the deep fog of misunderstanding will be lifted from our fear-drenched communities"]]> 2020-04-26 22:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531969765 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531976215 - Placid: "But since I feel that you are men of genuine good will and that your criticisms are sincerely set forth, I want to try to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms."
- Optimistic: "We will reach the goal of freedom in Birmingham and all over seasons for action; the nation, because the goal of America is freedom."]]> 2020-04-26 22:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531976215 21roblann https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531981547 - Ethos: He is showing ambition by telling his audience that he is writing from the Birmingham jail. Also, his title is mentioned at the very beginning.
- Pathos: All throughout the letter, he emphasizes feelings of hope and vulnerability.
- Logos: He gives background information about the history of slavery in the second paragraph.]]> 2020-04-26 23:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/21roblann/iwfwnkq50vdxw3da/wish/531981547