Question

I refuse to accept despair as the final response to the ambiguities of history.

Martin Luther King Jr., Nobel Prize acceptance speech, 1964
What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Even though the world is full of doubt, King won't give up the fight.
B. Depression is the only option when faced with unending violence.
C. Seeing all the violence makes King feel uncertain about the future.
D. Violence should only be used as a last resort to end oppression.

Answer 1

the answer you're looking for is A

Answer 2

Answer: A) Even though the world is full of doubt, King won't give up the fight.

Step-by-step explanation:

From this short excerpt, we may conclude Martin Luther King's main idea is that despair is not a possible conclusion. Even if there are difficulties or doubts - ambiguities - in the world concerning civil rights, giving up hope should not be the answer. Persistence, steadiness, patience will eventually bring about what people are fighting for.