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George Chauncey and Martin Luther King Both being proficient activist of their time are very similar in the way they approach their topics. Chauncey is speaking on what we are fighting for today in America which relates very closely to what King was trying to overcome in the 1960's. The subject of gay marriage has been crucial in todays arguments amongst Americans making it seem like history is repeating itself when it comes to minorities of sexual orientaion. At the same time there are differences between the discrepencies that are troubling these two men. Although Chauncey and King are fighting for right for to different demographics they grasp atttention of their audience in similar ways. Chauncey in his writing, like King, uses a allusion immensely to emphasize the point of discrimination being both unethical and against the right of freedom. Chauncey explained that"Fifty years ago" (p.291), those of the gay and lesbian community were not able to openly come out to their peers, especially in a professional setting. King though, did not solely use one phrase or reference throughout. Rather than a past reference he speaks towards change for the future saying "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of creed" (p.645). King's speech, being in the midst of a very tough and emotionally low for many, digs into the hearts of his crowd as he speaks to a better future. When King says "I have a dream"(p.645) he paints a picture of encouragement and optimism. He is speaking solely based on his listeners trust, which he has mostly from him being preacher. King uses pathos to express to the audience not only how passionate he is on the subject of equality, but also to grasp their attention and spark a flame to move forward and start moving in the direction of change. He spoke to group of heavily discriminated individuals who more likely then not experienced poverty and more than one version of abuse 1960s. King himself went