Cesia Rodriguez

Prof. Justin Rodgers Cooper

December 14, 2011

ENG 101-103

                                           Final Examination Reflection

            While I’ve been learning about Martin Luther King and his non-violence theory, I have observed the way he pursued his goal by using different and productive strategies. I’ve also noticed how King advocated human rights for not only the African Americans but for the poor people, and for the white supremacist that were brainwashed believing that they were above the so called “minority” (African Americans and immigrants). There is also a connection to the way Dr. King used language to convince and motivate people to fight for justice and for their rights.

            In A Testament of Hope, by, Martin Luther King, edited by James M. Washington was mainly about the practice of non-violence and how to see past the hate, pain and hostility and come as one to stand up for justice and equality. In these past weeks I have learned how the language of human rights connects with Martins theory. I have also detected the techniques he used when he approached certain types of groups. For example; the Christians, he would infer to God and the bible to unite everyone no matter if you were black or white. By doing so these people would overcome hate join hand in hand and stand up for what is right. King also used the term Agape which means that we have to love one another; no matter if they have done any harm, matching to the love god has for humankind. Another example would be the way he approached atheist. Atheists are people who believe that there is no god. King would use their neighbors, children, love ones and the basic human rights we all have to inspire them and make these people take action, not with violence but with love. The way he used language was very powerful motivational and surreal. His voice and the way he spoke made people feel safe and brave to confront the real cruel world that were waiting to beat them. The way Dr. King used his voice, words and gestures to advocate for justice and equality was beyond amazing. His speeches would gather 100,000 of people. The way this affected the black community and not only them but the world was incredible because just one man made it happen. He made everyone forget for at least a second about their differences and untied them in a very positive way. This was the work of language of human rights.

            There are no limits to what one person can do because if Martin Luther King made it happen then anyone in this world can make it happen. It only takes courage understanding, patience, and passion for what you believe in and what you stand for. This was what I learned in my cluster classes that have opened my eyes to see how everything connects from the most minimal to the most extraordinary.