Analysis Of Luther's Letter From Birmingham Jail

Audience:
In a non specific way, the clergymans' letter is trying to reach black people and Luther's letter is trying to reach white people. Both letters want peace between races, but the argument is over time. The clergymans' letter's purpose is to get black activists like M.L.K to stop uniting as a race and protesting civil rights. They keep the letter professional because they want to easily get their way, so it is written in a demanding manner. Luther's letter directly makes his letter to the clergymen, but it speaks to all white people. His purpose is to tell the world they have been demoralized and wants all white people to feel ashamed of what they have done, so it is written more as a speech.

Purpose:
The clergymen are trying to accomplish a more settle lifestyle. They want to do this by getting black people to stop rioting and being so fussy. Luther is trying to accomplish a place to live that has equal rights for everyone. His goal is to get full civil rights for everyone as soon as possible.

Format:
The clergyman’s letter has much shorter sentences and paragraphs. Luther’s letter contained much longer words, sentences, and paragraphs. The fact that Luther’s letter was addressed to the clergymen shows he is not afraid to speak up to them and let them know he is not going to be pushed away. Since the clergymen’s letter didn’t address anyone in particular, you can tell they expected everyone of the black race to just do as they