Illustrious Words

Illustrious Words

Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963 at a sit-in demonstration. He came to the town of Birmingham to help his African-American brothers receive the rights and dreams that they had always deserved. While in jail, he wrote the influential “Letter from Birmingham Jail”. This letter is historical in every sense of the word. From his language and knowledge, to his extensive heartfelt experiences, this man was well-educated and beyond his time. The “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is an excellent example of influential and groundbreaking literature, written by Martin Luther King, Jr., and is one of the most well-written documents that I have had the pleasure of reading.
King addresses this letter to his fellow clergymen. This is a great way to create an audience and to also speak to the rest of the nation. Throughout the letter, King brings up oppositions and answers these with great eloquence and charm. When answeri...