Question

Read the excerpt from "Letter from Birmingham Jail." In that dramatic scene on Calvary's hill three men were crucified. We must never forget that all three were crucified for the same crime—the crime of extremism. Why does King use this allusion? to establish historical precedent for racial tension to commemorate men who have been forgotten to suggest the moral significance of his cause to forge a connection with foreign countries

Answer 1

The answer is C

To suggest the moral significance of his cause.

Answer 2

Answer: King uses this allusion in order to suggest the moral significance of his cause.

Explanation: King wrote "Letter from Birmingham Jail" after having faced harsh conditions in jail. The purpose of his letter was to highlight once again the importance of resorting to nonviolent resistance in order to fight against racism. King completely opposed to all types of violence as he implied it in the excerpt provided by means of a powerful allusion. Throughout the letter, he expresses the idea that the world needs "creative extremists" that combat violence; therefore, his allusion points to the importance of morals above all.