Of James S. Miller's Essay 'Scenes: Political Protest'

Protesting is a way to preach out concerns on wthat has been done or said. “Our national history is replete with efforts to challenge the practices and beliefs that, at one time or another, have stood as unexamined norms” (Miller 78). In the essay “Scenes and Un-Scenes: Political Protest” by James S. Miller the writer brings forth how iconic protesting in the United States of America history is and how M.L.K Jr.’s 1963 March a nonviolent protest embedded itself as an example of protesting how protesting changes overtime. The photos within this essay shows how demonstrations like M.L.K Jr.'s nonviolent protest while concealing others ideas evoke credibility, triggering emotions and persuading the audience. While iconic and credible figures are shown within these pictures they stood up to
His forth image is of a marriage equality rally on Capitol Hill where same sex couple Davina Kotulski (at the mic) and her significant other Molly Mckay (next to her) lead a renewal of vows with others like them. “Protest has been taken up in recent years is gay rights – in particular, the much-publicized and highly contentious issue of gay marriage,” (81). The author’s notes and image used inspire bravery to his audience showing even if it had mass coverage the two women didn’t waiver. In the campaign the viewers can see a sign that states “WE ALL DESERVE THE FREEDOM TO MARRY” which brings up the question why can’t we be free to marry non- blood same sex partners. “Deploying some of the same rhetoric, many have framed the demand for legalized marriage as a natural extension of King’s work” (Miller 81). Miller uses the image and his notes to leave his readers feeling doubtful about the moral of not letting them get married. Miller uses this image to create a connection to his readers through a dramatic way of pathos causing readers to question the freedoms within the United State of