Summary

This document discusses various perspectives on the African American experience, from historical accounts to arguments about freedom, equality, and justice. It explores the idea of shared history and destiny within the context of American identity and the struggle for civil rights. Critical analysis of historical events and their impacts are present.

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Paragraph #44: Nouh Pathos: ​ "I hope the church as a whole will meet the challenge of this decisive hour." - This expresses a genuine plea to the church, appealing to their morals as high ranking people in their respective religions and their role as a beacon of justice. ​ "Abus...

Paragraph #44: Nouh Pathos: ​ "I hope the church as a whole will meet the challenge of this decisive hour." - This expresses a genuine plea to the church, appealing to their morals as high ranking people in their respective religions and their role as a beacon of justice. ​ "Abused and scorned though we may be, our destiny is tied up with the destiny of America." - This evokes a sense of shared history and a common struggle for freedom. It appeals to a shared American identity, even amidst the injustices faced by the African American community. ​ "Before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, we were here." - This powerful historical claim emphasizes the long and enduring presence of African Americans in America, highlighting their integral role in the nation's history. ​ "For more than two centuries our foreparents labored here without wages; they made cotton king; and they built the homes of their masters in the midst of brutal injustice and shameful humiliation" - This graphic description of the horrors of slavery evokes a sense of empathy and outrage. It powerfully illustrates the resilience and perseverance of the African American people despite facing immense suffering. Ethos: ​ "the goal of America is freedom." - King asserts that the struggle for racial justice aligns with the founding principles of the United States, appealing to the core values of American democracy. ​ "the sacred heritage of our nation and the eternal will of God are embodied in our echoing demands." - This statement connects the civil rights movement to the highest ideals of the nation and divine will, lending moral weight to their cause. Logos: ​ "If the inexpressible cruelties of slavery could not stop us, the opposition we now face will surely fail." - This employs a powerful analogy, drawing a comparison between the immense suffering of slavery and the current struggles for civil rights. It logically suggests that if the African American community overcame the brutal institution of slavery, they will certainly overcome the current resistance to their demands for equality. Anaphora: ​ The repetition of "Before" in "Before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, we were here. Before the pen of Jefferson scratched across the pages of history the majestic word of the Declaration of Independence, we were here." creates a powerful and rhythmic effect, emphasizing the long and enduring presence of African Americans in America.

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