Based on what he writes in “letter from birmingham jail,” how has being a father to african american children in the 1960s affected martin luther king, jr.'s viewpoint?

it has taught him that a solid education offers young people a path to a better life regardless of their race.

it has allowed him to see how racism and segregation can begin to poison a young person’s self-image.

it has him realize that the words of those who criticize his activism do not matter.

it has led him to believe that his children will never know the kind of racism he’s known.

Collections grade 10 guiding questions collection 6 "letter from birmingham jail" by martin luther king jr lines 66-101 why might king have taken the time so early in the letter to delve into such minute details about steps taken and recent event in birmingham?

Read the excerpt below from "letter from birmingham jail" and then answer the question below: "my citing the creation of tension as part of the work of the nonviolent resister may sound rather shocking. but i must confess that i am not afraid of the word "tension." i have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a type of constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth. just as socrates felt that it was necessary to create a tension in the mind so that individuals could rise from the bondage of myths and half truths to the unfettered realm of creative analysis and objective appraisal, so must we see the need for nonviolent gadflies to create the kind of tension in society that will men rise from the dark depths of prejudice and racism to the majestic heights of understanding and brotherhood." how does king's repetition of the term "tension" impact the meaning of the text? question 5 options: dr. king says that he is afraid of the word tension and he doesn't think it is necessary. dr. king repeats the word tension to explain how he sees the word as a negative force that discourages change. dr. king repeats the word tension unintentionally, and it doesn't impact the meaning of the text. dr. king repeats the word tension to support how he views the word tension as positive and growth-producing.

5. how might the statement, “the almighty has his own purposes” (line 39) relate to lincoln’s purpose in giving this speech?