How does King’s rhetoric in paragraph 15 advance his purpose in the letter? Provide an explanation of how this paragraph contributes to the development of ideas in the text as a whole.
In paragraph fifteen, King uses rhetoric to emphasize the need for both himself, and his peers, to honor the moral obligation they each have to act against injustice and unjust laws.
Letter From Birmingham Jail
Based on details in the letter, what do you know about King's position and the events that prompted him to write this letter? What claim is he supporting in this argument?
How does King define just and unjust laws? To what opposing view is he providing a counterargument? Consider how definging certain laws as unjust provides an incentive for his readers to support his actions.
