Question

50 points!! hurry!!!!Read the passage from King’s "Letter from Birmingham Jail.”

"I just referred to the creation of tension as a part of the work of the nonviolent resister. This may sound rather shocking. But I must confess that I am not afraid of the word ‘tension.’ I have earnestly worked and preached against violent tension, but there is a type of constructive nonviolent tension that is necessary for growth.”
What does the word tension mean here? Why do you think King includes it? Write one or two paragraphs to answer these questions. Include supporting evidence to explain your response.

Answer 1

King, to Put on the King's Crown is to add creative tensions by bringing up counterpoints, information that has been prematurely discounted, or questions that have been ignored.

Answer 2

Dr. King uses the word tension to describe a multitude of problems. The word tension in this passage means fighting. Dr. King states that he isn't scared of the word tension because he has been preaching against violent tension for a long time. He uses the word tension to explain the " constructive nonviolent tension that is necessary for growth," to persuade other African Americans to join his peaceful protests, marches, and sit-ins.

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