Frankly, I have yet to engage in a direct action campaign that was "well timed" in the view of those who have not suffered undul
y from the disease of segregation. What is the author’s purpose for including this sentence?
to establish the suffering experienced under segregation
to define the concept of a direct action campaign
to criticize the public officials who endorse segregation
to explain his unwillingness to postpone his efforts
Answer: to explain his unwillingness to postpone his efforts.
In this excerpt, the author implies that many people have considered his efforts to stop segregation to be "badly timed." However, the author thinks that for those people who have not been victims of segregation, there is never a good time to engage in a direct action campaign. The implication is that the author is therefore unwilling to postpone his efforts.
Repetition of the word "dividing" creates a frustrated tone and suggests Kennedy is prepared to take action against communists
Explanation:
Dividing is a more negative word and is usually used in speeches when someone wants to take action against something they think needs to be dealt with immediately like MLK and the division between white and black people
Jonas feels conflicted about disobeying the rules he has been taught. At school, the other Twelves are all talking about their new Assignments. Fiona tells Jonas there is a lot she didn't know about the House of the Old, like how they use a discipline wand on the Old just as they do on children.
