Question

King quotes a 72-year-old woman who participated in the bus boycott as saying, “My feets is tired, but my soul is at rest."

Why does King include this quote?


It illustrates how people in Montgomery had a different attitude from people in Birmingham.


It establishes that African Americans are willing to suffer to achieve their rights.


It shows that ordinary African Americans were glad to participate in the movement.


It demonstrates that King is smarter than she is because she uses incorrect grammar.

Answer 1

Basically, the quote means that this lady has lived a long, tired, and hardworking life. Her soul is at rest because she is satisfied with the life that she lives.

Answer 2

• It shows that ordinary African Americans were glad to participate in the movement.
• It establishes that African Americans are willing to suffer to achieve their rights.