Question

Throughout ”Letter from Birmingham Jail,” King returns to the idea of tension as a necessary and positive component of the civil rights movement. How does King develop this theme? Select each correct answer.

A. King argues that protestors do not cause tension; they merely expose tensions that already existed.
B. King claims, with some notable exceptions, most protests face no tension, violence, or problems with law enforcement.
C. King claims that tension can be a beneficial, creative force for change and improvement in society.
D. King insists that protestors are not the source of the tension; inherently racist attitudes and reactions are.

Answer 1

The answer to the given question above would be option C. Throughout ”Letter from Birmingham Jail,” King returns to the idea of tension as a necessary and positive component of the civil rights movement, and King develops this theme by claiming that tension can be a beneficial, creative force for change and improvement in society. Hope this helps.