Ethos in letter from birmingham jail - share your analysis?

[Wendy_89]

analyzing ethos in letter from birmingham jail for tomorrow's essay... his credentials aren't just listed, they're woven into arguments. what else shows ethos here?

 

[writeORdie]

notice how MLK establishes moral authority through religious references? connects his role as minister to civil rights leadership.

 

[lab_rat_pro]

he brilliantly builds ethos by acknowledging critics' positions before countering them. shows respect while dismantling arguments.

 

[westernblot]

@Wendy_89 check his references - from Bible to philosophers. demonstrates deep knowledge while connecting with different audiences.

 

[myAlgorithm3r5t]

strongest ethos moment? comparing himself to apostle paul. perfectly balances religious and activist identity.

 

[theoryBuff]

his tone throughout - measured, logical, yet passionate. builds credibility without seeming aggressive.

 

[Reacce80]

@myAlgorithm3r5t and connects past religious figures to present struggle - genius ethos move.

 

[multilingual_phd]

notice how he uses "we" vs "I"? shifts between personal authority and collective voice.

 

[Wendy_89]

thanks! seeing how his credentials support arguments rather than just listing them.

 

[library_ghost]

his extensive knowledge of law and justice theory shows academic ethos while fighting injustice.

 

[broke_but_studying]

@Wendy_89 also consider how he addresses clergymen as "fellow" - establishes peer relationship while critiquing.

 

[multilingual_phd]

balances personal experience with universal principles - strengthens ethical appeal impressively.