Question

Just as the Apostle Paul left his village of Tarsus and carried the gospel of Jesus Christ to the far corners of the Greco Roman world, so am I compelled to carry the gospel of freedom beyond my own home town. Why does King use this allusion?

Answer 1

Explanation: The king uses this allusion to make a point that the legacies his forefathers laid must be continued through his generation and beyond

Answer 2

Martin Luther King used this allusion to B) emphasize the morality of his cause.

Step-by-step explanation:

To understand this we need to analyze both elements. First of all this allusion communicates that paul the apostle left his home to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ to the extents of the empire so men could be saved. Second, Martin Luther King left his comfort zone to deliver a message of freedom and liberty to inform everyone about liberty as a human right.