Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Conflict


“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”
Martin Luther King Jr.Big Idea
Every student knows a little something about enemies and conflict. They don’t get along with everybody and these inevitable conflicts force them to make choices about how to treat other people. These choices have real consequences as they impact their capacities to build and sustain friendships.
Claim
Here civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. is asserting that when you are in conflict with your enemies, love and kindness is the best way to convert them into your friends. Hate will get you nowhere.
Counterclaim
But sometimes you should stand up for yourself in front of your enemies. Don’t be weak. Defend yourself in an assertive way and you just may win a friend.
Essential
Question
What is the best way to convert an enemy into a friend?
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