Writing Activity: Comparison
Seminal U.S. texts often center on the themes of
rights and freedom. Compare the ideas in King’s letter with those in President
Franklin Roosevelt’s seminal “Four Freedoms” speech (See page R22).
1.
As you read Roosevelt’s speech
and reread King’s letter, make notes
about how they both address related
themes and equivalent concepts.
2.
Write an essay in which you explain
how the two documents explore
people’s fundamental human rights
and what the two authors want done
to end the injustice.

Question

Writing Activity: Comparison 
Seminal U.S. texts often center on the themes of 
rights and freedom. Compare the ideas in King’s letter with those in President 
Franklin Roosevelt’s seminal “Four Freedoms” speech (See page R22). 
1. 
As you read Roosevelt’s speech 
and reread King’s letter, make notes 
about how they both address related 
themes and equivalent concepts. 
2. 
Write an essay in which you explain 
how the two documents explore 
people’s fundamental human rights 
and what the two authors want done 
to end the injustice.