Question

In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Martin Luther King, Jr. , refers to the Old Testament story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three Jewish men who were sentenced to death when they refused to worship a false Babylonian god. Why does King make this allusion? Select each correct answer

A) It demonstrates his knowledge of the Bible.

B) It appeals to Babylonian readers of the letter.

C) It reminds the reader not to worship false gods like wealth or fame.

D) It offers an example of civil disobedience

Answer 1

Answer: A) It demonstrates his knowledge of the Bible.

C) It reminds the reader not to worship false gods like wealth or fame.

D) It offers an example of civil disobedience

Explanation: Martin Luther King Jr. makes an allusion to the Old Testament story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to illustrate the power of civil disobedience. By referencing this story, King is demonstrating his knowledge of the Bible and reminding the reader not to worship false gods like wealth or fame. Furthermore, the story offers an example of civil disobedience, which is what King is advocating in his letter.