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Martin Luther King Jr.

I've Been to the Mountaintop

Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1968

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Essay Topics

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Discuss why MLK chooses to live in the tumultuous era of the 20th century, despite its challenges. What does his choice reveal about his ideas concerning struggle, change, and hope?

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Explore how “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” reflects King’s personal journey and evolution as a leader of the civil rights movement. How does this speech function as a culmination of his experiences and beliefs?

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How does MLK use repetition and rhetorical devices to emphasize key messages and rally his audience?

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