I Have A Dream : The Power Of Dreams In The World

Having a dream and living with passion is very important because I believe living without passion is like being dead. Someone like Tony Hawk could agree. Tony Hawk has been a professional skateboarder for over 24 years. However, he did not receive that title overnight; Tony got his first skateboard when he was only 9 years old. Since then, Tony worked extremely hard and put a lot of his focus on skateboarding. He did it because that was his Dream. Tony’s Dream was frowned upon by many of his teachers and adults alike. One of his teachers even told him that he “would never make it in the workplace if he didn’t follow directions exactly” (Hawk), but he never gave up his Dream. He kept working hard and eventually became a pro at the young age of 15.

“Tell Them about the Dream, Martin!” by Drew Hansen explains the improvisation of Martin Luther King Jr. made in after the March on Washington leading to the his “I Have a Dream” speech that captivated the world. The article informs the reader about the idea of a person using a powerful phrase to highlight his optimism of racial discrimination ending, and wanting equality for all.

In his influential speech, “I Have a Dream”, Civil Rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized the sorrows of many African Americans. Throughout the speech, King narrates how it is his dream to see everyone as one and to accept change in the world. He adopts an informative and argumentative tone in order to make every race, gender, and age embrace racial equality. King’s emotional conveyance along with anaphora, metaphors and antithesis made his speech stand out. The prevailing use of Aristotle’s beliefs; pathos, ethos, and logos throughout his speech painted the picture of what he dreamed it will be.

One hundred years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation to stop slavery, Martin Luther King, Jr. presented the “I Have a Dream” speech to thousands of people. The day Luther King, Jr.’s speech was the day of the March on Washington, which was for the support of the rights o colored citizens, and for the termination of segregation. King delivered this speech with a tone of hope and determination in order to convince colored people to fight for their rights and persuade the citizens that all lives matter and should be treated equally. He also delivered it in order to urge the rights these people deserved. Luther stood before all these people to express his thoughts on equality and the rights his people were stripped of. Kings’ audience consisted of the citizens of America that believed in equality for all races. In the “I Have a Dream” Speech, Martin Luther King, Jr used many metaphors, similes, analogies, Pathos, and Mythos to connect with his audience on a superior level and develop his tone.

Near the end of Martin Luther King’s speech a gospel singer Mahalia Jackson shouted to Dr. King saying, “Tell them about the dream, Martin”. At this point Dr. King stopped reading the speech and expressed his inner feelings saying “I have a dream..”(Mlk, 4). He continued to tell the crowd of his dream for the Negros to be free and equal and that they would be able to live happily and do as they pleased. He had a dream that America would live out the meaning of the constitution stating “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal”. He tells the crowd that at the end “We are free at last”. Dr. King’s choice of words and the tone in which he delivers his speech is enticing and pleasing to the crowd of America.

Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the base of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. He dreamed about his children being judged on character, not color. He dreamed of the day when the offspring of slaves and the offspring of their former owners might enjoy each other’s humanity. He dreamed that Mississippi might be made over in the image of justice and that Alabama might redeem its destiny because its youngest citizens joined hands. He dreamed that the true biblical inspiration might spill over into the corridors of hope and faith and baptize the freedom songs of suffering servants. He dreamed that his dream might be recognized as America’s dream, and that freedom might ring from the great peaks and resound in the downcast valleys of the American soul. And he dreamed in such a way that the blues and the spirituals were reconciled in an exhilarating moment of moral synergy that mirrored the unity he wished on the American people.

In his most iconic speech, “I Have a Dream,” King depicts a world without segregation, where “little children… will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Biblical allusions are carried out throughout this speech to increase credibility. Because of the strong religious sentiment apparent at that time, King

"I have a dream," says Dr. Samuel Proctor, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor Emeritus of Rutgers University. "All the little children--you hear everywhere you go: 'I have a dream.' All the little children repeating that speech. It's become like the 'Star Spangled Banner' or the 'Pledge of Allegiance.' It's entered our culture." And so it has: "I have a dream" has become one of the most memorable phrases of the twentieth century. Of all the many speeches delivered at the Lincoln Memorial on that hot, steamy day of August 28, 1963, no other remarks have had such an impact as those of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His words reflected then, and continue to do so now, the

Martin Luther King Jr. wrote and delivered many speeches in his lifetime. However, perhaps one of the best known and the most easily recognized of his speeches is “I Have a Dream.” But many ask, what in particular about this speech made it have such a great impact on the population? He uses repetition to make important words stand out. Such instances occur with the words and phrases: “now is the time”, “I have a dream”, “let freedom ring”, and “free at last” (Narins, par.6,15,22,27). All of these words have to do with blacks becoming free, or acquiring civil rights and equality. King also used imagery in his speech when he compared a “sweltering summer” to the Negro’s unhappiness of the lack of freedom and justice. Martin Luther King Jr. also used

Martin Luther King had a dream.  “A dream of equality of opportunity, of privilege and property widely distributed; a dream

Few more influential words have been spoken than those uttered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s, “I have a dream,” speech. Perhaps one of the most famous and paradigm shifting speeches in all of history, Dr. King’s was spoken with candor, authenticity, fervor, and an enormous amount of tact. With his incredible intelligence and eloquence as a doctorate in Theological Studies, his establishment as such a respected leader, and his fervor and charisma in delivering the speech, Dr. King effectively established Logos, Ethos and most importantly, Pathos in what he proclaimed would, “go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.”

Martin Luther king Jr. was a man of very powerful and influential words. He used this gifts to inspire and provoke, not just African Americans, but people from all over the U.S. In the speech, “I Have a Dream” Dr. King stated, “I have a dream that one day,

Martin Luther King Jr’s, “I Have a Dream” speech sparked a turning point at this time in history. In reading this essay, it surely one filled

Historic social activist, humanitarian, and Baptist minister, Martin Luther King Jr., prepared a speech, “I Have a Dream”, to advocate his beliefs on what was occurring during the Civil Rights Movement. King’s purpose is to change the beliefs of the American people who are part of the civil rights movement and to get them all on the same page of equality and freedom. He supported the civil rights movement and wanted to end the segregation of blacks and whites all throughout the nation. Martin Luther King Jr. adopts a determined tone throughout the speech to effectively show his passion on his beliefs. *Catherine add a thesis*

Dr. King enlists others in his vision by picturing an ideal future, in which people of all colors, religions, and ethnicities can enjoy equal rights. He helped the crowd visualize a better future for their offspring. Dr. King inspired the crowd by emphasizing on his dreams of a bright future. He includes all people, black and white in his dreams. He builds support for a promising future. Dr. King expressed high emotions and showed enthusiasm while picturing a desirable and appealing future.