Question

How mainly does the author justify to the clergy his presence in Birmingham and his protest of

civil rights?
O A. He discusses police violence.
OB. He compliments the clergy in hopes they will understand his cause.
O C. He presents an argument about just and unjust laws.
D. He explains that he had no other choice but to come to Birmingham and protest.

Answer 1

D). He explains that he had no other choice but to come to Birmingham and protest.

Step-by-step explanation:

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter From Birmingham Jail' is characterized as the open letter which justifies the 'breaking of unfair laws and taking necessary actions instead of waiting for the justice to come our way.' King considers it morally just and responsible to act against such laws.

As per the question, King justifies his protest for civil rights and his presence in Birmingham by elucidating that 'he was left with no other options to come to Birmingham and protest' as he feels that 'injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.' The injustices prevailing in the state made his action morally justified and hence, option D is the correct answer.