King structures his letter in points by addressing each concern or statement in the letter that was sent to him. He speaks of why he is in Birmingham and the information behind the cause that has led to him being jailed in Birmingham. Kings structure helps him make the argument that nonviolent methods of protest and work towards equality in a nation ( for colored people) is a freedom that isn't harmful but instead a constitution right.
the author's personal views and family connection to the McCoys rehashing of the McCoy feud chronology followed by analysis of other Appalachian feuds.
