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Question

1 King's letter, why does he allude to Paul of Tarsus?

A. to compare himself to a figure from the Bible

B. to remind those who will read the letter that he is

a good Christian

C. to make the point that Jesus would support his

cause

D. to give an example of someone else who traveled

far to help people in need

E. to compare the whites of Birmingham to biblical

oppressors

Answer

B. to remind those who will read the letter that he is a good Christian.

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In his "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Martin Luther King Jr. alludes to Paul of Tarsus to remind his readers that he is a good Christian. Paul of Tarsus was a prominent figure in the early Christian church and is known for his missionary work and writings in the New Testament. By alluding to Paul, King is emphasizing that his actions and beliefs are in line with Christian teachings and that his fight for civil rights is not just a political or social issue, but a moral one as well. King's use of biblical references throughout the letter also serves to appeal to his predominantly Christian audience and to frame the struggle for civil rights as a righteous and just cause.