MLK often locates events in Birmingham within a larger historical context, often of resistence. What is the effect of drawing on history in his arguement? Does it strengthen or weaken his arguement? What is the relationship between the historical events he recounts and Birmingham?

Constructed response paragraph: in the short story, the author describes her life during her “day away” but provides few details about her “normal” life. using information from the text, write a short story that describes events that precede the story above. as you detail the author’s daily routine before her “day away,” be sure your narrative establishes the story’s setting, first-person point of view, and primary conflict.