Blog Assignment 5: Speech Power (ENG 101)

       In this blog I will discuss the speech power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and why it was effective in persuading his followers to believe in his methods and beliefs. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speeches took the "fear out of the room", this was the kind of power King's voice had on many of his African American followers. King used the power of his voice in exercising the fear out of the people, fighting for equality and justice within society. During King's many speeches around the United States, we focused on two in specific that had a lasting impression on his followers. In King's Montgomery speech in March 25th, 1965 and his "Last Speech" in April 3rd, 1968, we can understand why his voice connected to so many people. King introduced many alternatives for his African American people searching for freedom and equality, in particular King introduced Religion as a vocal point for his people, this powerful subject helped erased the fear out of the people. The introduction of Religion brought along a new sense of confidence and faith that King helped emphasized to his many followers during his speeches.
       King's speeches brought to his many African Americans a new confidence, a confidence that worked as a catalyst in their search for equality and freedom. King empowered many people with his powerful words, in his Montgomery speech, King repeatedly used the phrase, "How long? Not long!" as an answer for his people's question of, when will they be freed from the suffering inflicted on them. King frequently made references to God, and at times quoted from the Bible as the solution to his people's sufferings. King, a believer in the Non-violence method, emphasized to his people to stay true to themselves and keep believing, it will not be long before you are freed from these sufferings. The references to God helped the people believe that if suffering is what it will take for them to be free, then they'll abide with whatever comes their way, King was responsible for this new view of sacrifice.
       King's voice as a whole played a vital role in persuading many people to believe in his method of Non-violence and also the confidence they found from his voice. King's fearless approach better helped the message he was portraying to his followers. In his "Last Speech", King said, "We got some difficult days ahead, but it really doesn't matter to me now, because I've been to the mountain-top". King was referring to his journey to God, King assured to his followers that even though they got difficult days ahead, he was not fearing anything and that they shouldn't as well, because God is the ultimate power. Not only King assured to his people it's God's will to be fearless, but along with himself, they all will reach the promise land. King's voice echoed powerfully during his "Last Speech", "So I'm happy tonight, I'm not worried about anything, I'm not fearing any man, my eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the lord". A very powerful and fearless statement King left the stage with, behind him echoed loud cheering and clapping. This powerful message was received by many followers, an inspiration to fear no one. King's belief that God is the guiding light in dark situations enlightened his people, and immediately after his words, his many followers adopted his belief.
       In both speeches we can concluded that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. voice and words of inspiration help many of his followers continue their search for freedom. His speech power connected to his method of using Nonviolence as the alternative to their struggle. In both his speeches, King's fearless approach led by example the words he echoed to the people, to fear nothing and no one, you are looked after by God. During King's speeches, he never strayed from his method of using nonviolence, it long continued as the only solution for the struggle of the African American people. I can personally say, King's belief is down to his fearlessness, his belief is adopted by Christian saying, "Jesus died for us", this view was repeated when King said, "We got some difficult days ahead, but it really doesn't matter to me now......". This is an important characteristic of Dr. King, he was willing to accept death, and that whatever may happen, being fearless was God's will, and it's alright if you die in this way. Sacrifice was the main message King was emphasizes to his people in the struggle for freedom, his willingness of repaying what God did for him erased whatever fears he had, this message reached to many of his people.

Workshop (ENG 101)

This essay is about the non-violent theory and practice used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how it worked finding justice for his many African American followers. The method used by King highlighted that nonviolence was the solution for African American struggle finding equality within their society. King emphasizes that behind this theory of nonviolence comes many human beliefs and characteristics that will be an alternative in gaining progress. King's nonviolence method consisted of Religion, Influence and Sacrifice, these beliefs and characteristics played a major role in determining why King's method of nonviolence work for his many followers.         

In Class Blog (ENG 101)

In this blog I will discuss the "Nonviolence" method that Martin Luther King Jr. used during his fight for equality between the African American and White cultures. The Nonviolence method used by Martin Luther King Jr. was a very basic and simple method that was used to bring justice to many African Americans. King was introduced to this method by Mohandas  K. Gandhi, who inspired by his struggle to gain justice, frequently and repeatedly emphasizes in all his speeches the basic principle of nonviolence. I will use text from the book "A testament of Hope" edited by James M. Washington, that explains King's method of "Nonviolence" and how it was introduced to many of his followers seeking justice and equality.

The method of Nonviolence was a strategy Martin Luther King Jr. used to bring justice to many of his African American followers who fought for equality within their communities. In class I was taught by another group some significant information about the method used by King that emphasized to many people his belief in using nonviolence as a strategy for overcoming the cultural barrier between the African Americans and the Whites. In the Nonviolence and Racial Justice chapter for 'the alternative to violence', the group brought to my attention a very interesting quote King used, he says, " Do not seek to defeat or humiliate the opponent, but to win his friendship and understanding" (Washington 7). King method of using nonviolence as the alternative in finding justice for the African American people, was not to fight or defeat the White man, but to gain his friendship, and not have any differences within the two cultures. King made it clear to his many African American followers that violence was not the solution to their struggle, but gradually gaining the understanding of the opposite culture they can work towards gaining equality.

Project Status (LIB 110)

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