Question

Compare and contrast the texts by Olson and Lewis. what is similar and different in the two accounts? Review your reading notes and be sure to cite text evidence in your response.

Answer 1

Compare - Both the texts was regarding the struggle and fight for civil rights with peaceful nonviolent protests.

Contrast -  Lynne Olson's 'The most daring of our Leaders' was more about segregation and non-violence protests for civil rights movement. John Lewis' 'Speech from the Democratic National Convention' mentioned how to progress and move forward instead of looking back at past and exercise their right to vote.

Explanation:

Adapted from the texts by Lynne Olson's 'The most daring of our Leaders' and John Lewis' 'Speech from the Democratic National Convention'

Compare - Both the texts was regarding the struggle and fight for civil rights with peaceful nonviolent protests.

Contrast -  Lynne Olson's 'The most daring of our Leaders' was more about segregation and non-violence protests for civil rights movement. John Lewis' 'Speech from the Democratic National Convention' mentioned how to progress and move forward instead of looking back at past and exercise their right to vote.

Textual Evidence cited from Lynne Olson's 'The most daring of our Leaders' states -

• "The more Nash found out about segregation in Nashville, the more she felt 'stifled and boxed in'".
• "But segregation still firmly ruled in theaters, restaurants, hotels, and libraries"
• "The young minister talked about the power of nonviolent confrontation with evil, about overcoming the forces of hate and transforming society though love and forgiveness."

Textual Evidence cited from John Lewis' 'Speech from the Democratic National Convention' mentions-

• "I was one of the 13 original 'Freedom Riders'".
• "We said, "No we come in peace, love and nonviolence." We said our struggle was not against individuals, but against unjust laws and customs. Our goal was true freedom for every American."
• "A few years ago, a man from Rock Hill, inspired by President Obama's election, decided to come forward. He came to my office in Washington and said, "I am one of the people who beat you. I want to apologize. Will you forgive me?" I said, "I accept your apology."
• "This man and I don't want to go back; we want to move forward."