Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream For America

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a check” (King, 1996, p. 358). A Capital is not a bank and therefore it cannot cash a check. Rev. King is comparing this to the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. He is attempting to persuade the audience with the promise that all men and women have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I feel this is a perfect example of using all three elements of ethos, pathos, and logos together.
In the fourth paragraph, Dr. King is persuading the Black Americans to believe and trust in their nation. He says, “America has defaulted on this promissory note. . . . But we refuse to believe the bank of justice is bankrupt” (King, 1996, p. 358). Also in this paragraph he wants action to be taken “NOW”! The Negro's do not want this process to be gradual. He informs the people, “Now is the time to open the doors to opportunity to all of God's children” (King, 1996, p. 358). He identifies with the feelings of the audience.

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