On April 16, 1963, from a prison in Birmingham, Alabama, Martin Luther King Jr. penned a lengthy letter to eight clergy who condemned the timing of the movement. civil rights. Although the letter was addressed to these eight clergymen, the Letter from Birmingham Jail is addressed to a national audience, particularly to King's “Christian and Jewish brethren” (King, 29). His peaceful but firm letter constitutes a remarkably compelling voice in the face of extremely chaotic disorder and is considered a major turning point in the civil rights movement. King believed that without direct action, full rights for African Americans could never be achieved. He defends the impatience of civil rights activists, believing that without strong protests, equality will never be achieved. King argues that human rights must take precedence over unjust laws. His eloquent language and use of classical argumentation make his argument resilient and convincing. King's expert use of pathos evokes anger, sympathy, and empathy; his impeccable use of logos made his argument rational for everyone; and his use of ethos, particularly his use of biblical references, makes his views more authoritative. Through his vivid descriptions, passionate tone, and expressive examples, King's arguments elicit an emotional response from his readers. King's use of pathos gives him the ability to inspire his fellow civil rights activists, arouse empathy in white conservatives, and create compassion in the minds of the Eight Clergymen and the rest of his national audience . King sought to reduce the aggressiveness of white citizens while revitalizing the passion for nonviolent protest in the minds of African Americans. King warns: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" (K...... middle of document ...... civil rights movement. Overall , I believe that King's letter is extremely influential because of its impeccable use of argumentation within, incorporating logos, pathos and ethos In my opinion, King's use of pathos is one of. factors behind the success of his letter. Although his letter was addressed to the eight clergymen, I believe King intended it to be sent to the entire nation. literary devices in his letter makes King seem intelligent and convincing On the other hand, I believe that King incorporates too much alliteration in his letter, King makes a historical or biblical reference without doing so in depth. meaning, leaving the reader wondering about his intentions. In my opinion, if King had described these alliterations further or, rather, left them out altogether, his argument would have been deeper...