What is the main idea of this excerpt from "letter from birmingham jail," i submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and willingly accepts the penalty by staying in jail to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the very highest respect for law.

The main idea of this excerpt is to tell the reader that this character who committed the crime and knew it was wrong is sorry for what he had done, and is ready for whatever penalty may come his way.

c (: when ulrich considers throwing georg the flask

the figurative meanings of these lines are questioning the tyger's strength and beauty. the meaning contributes to the overall message of them poem because it is explaining how strong the tyger is.

now just elaborate off of that. : )