Subjective Q & A

Prose-4 I Have a Dream

by Martin Luther King, Jr.

1. What is the author trying to achieve through his speech?

Ans- Martin Luther seeks the support of the audience in his struggle for the rights of the Negros. Even some whites were present there. He expresses his gratitude to those who came to listen to him and support the Negro’s cause.

2. Do you think Martin Luther is a great orator? What, according to you, are qualities of a great orator?

Ans- Yes, I sincerely believe that Martin Luther is a great orator. In my opinion, a great orator is one who can draw the attention of the readers, spellbinds them and succeeds in conveying his message.

3. What does Martin Luther urge his people to do?

Ans- Martin Luther king asks the Negroes to follow the path of non-violence. He asks them to be patient, courageous and cultivate the power of the soul of counter physical voilence.

4. What is their Pledge?

Ans- The pledge is to move ahead and continue their struggle for freedom and rights.

5. What are the 'trials and tribulations' the author talks about?

Ans- Martin Luther talks about the trials and tribulation face by the Negros in jails where they had to face creative sufferings. He talks about the suffering caused by their segregation.

6. In this line "This is Our Hope" . What is the hope of Author?

Ans- Martin Luther king hopes that freedom will ring from every corner of the country. He has a hope that Negros will get the right to live with the whites. He has a hope to see the children former slaves and former slave owners will walk together as brother and sisters.

7. If American is to be a great nation what must become true?

Ans- If America is to be a great nation, the Negros should be given their rights. It will create harmony inside the country. America will be a stronger country in this way.

8. Why and When will they thank the Almighty?

Ans- They will thank the Almighty when they get their rights and freedom rings from every corner of the country.

9. What does Martin Luther say about the life of the Negroes?

Ans- He says that the life of the Negroes is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. They still live on a lonely island of poverty.

10. What was Martin Luther King's Dream? Elaborate?

Ans- Martin Luther king believed in the ultimate reconciliation between the Americans and the Negroes. It was the idea of reconciliation that he expressed by reiterating his dream in Various details. He had the Dream of the American nation rising up and following its creed of equality in true sense. He also had the vision of complete fraternity.

11. What are the think needed to remove the discontent of Negroes?

Ans- Freedom and equality are required to remove their discontent. They must be provided with equal opportunities for their development. Their culture identity must be protected.

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