Question

in letter from birmingham jail, king expresses his disappointment with white moderates. he writes, shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.
how does king develop this theme?
select each correct answer.

he insists that white moderates do not have good will toward african americans.

he states that white moderates encourage african americans to wait until more whites support civil rights.

he claims white moderates are more racist than the ku klux klan.

he describes white moderates as paternalistic and condescending.

Explanation:

In "Letter from Birmingham Jail," King criticizes white moderates. He views their supposed "good will" as more frustrating than the clear - cut "ill will" of avowed racists like the Ku Klux Klan. White moderates often adopt a paternalistic and condescending attitude. They claim to support civil rights in theory but in practice, they encourage African Americans to wait for more whites to support civil rights. This waiting game is a form of inaction that perpetuates the unjust status quo. King insists that white moderates do not have good will toward African Americans because their actions (or lack thereof) do not lead to real progress in the fight for civil rights. Their "moderation" is a mask for a lack of true commitment to equality.

Answer:

He insists that white moderates do not have good will toward African Americans.