Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail" utilized Aristotle's rhetorical devices of ethos, logos, and pathos to effectively argue his position. King established his credibility and character (ethos) as a reverend and civil rights leader fighting against injustice. He supported his arguments with reason and facts (logos) to justify nonviolent protest. King also powerfully connected with readers on an emotional level (pathos) by describing the suffering of African Americans and need for change. Overall, King's masterful use of these classical rhetorical strategies strengthened the persuasiveness and impact of his letter.

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Aristotle’s Ethos, Logos, and Pathos
Many centuries ago, Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote about the importance of
ethos, logos, andpathos. These broad constructs can be used when influencing
followers. Projecting a positive ethos (image) is significant for leaders when
influencing followers because followers seek leaders who they can relate to. For
example, a leader with a positive ethos may be ethical, trustworthy, or credible.
Utilizing logos (logic) is important for a leader who is in charge of making conceptual
decisions. Leaders who possess high levels of logos are respected and valued by
their followers. It should be mentioned that depending too much on logos and not
enough on ethos can be detrimental for a leader. Pathos is the ability to use one’s
emotions to influence and connect with followers.
A case in point of the power in ethos, logos, and pathos: Consider the different
approaches between Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter when they ran against one
another in their final debate on October 28, 1980. Carter came across as cold and
impersonal. To every question he was asked, Carter responded with facts and
figures (logos). Those who watched this revolutionary debate realized that they could
connect (ethos and pathos) with Ronald Reagan, and as a result, were more inclined
to vote for him. Ronald Reagan was elected President of the United States of
America in 1980.

2. Please read Martin Luther King’s letter from Birmingham Jail at:
http://www.bu.edu/irsd/Ec326_2004/material_2004/Letter%20from%20Birmingham%
20Jail.htm
Then, drawing on the material in the background readings and doing additional
research please provide examples of how Martin Luther King used ethos, logos, and
pathos in his powerful and highly influential letter from Birmingham Jail.
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