What do you think his objectives were? Why do you think this speech is considered by some one of the top speeches of the last 50 years?

Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is widely considered to be one of the top speeches of the last 50 years because it effectively conveys his message in a way that resonates with audiences across many different generations. He was able, by using powerful metaphors and inspiring rhetoric, to engage listeners on an emotional level while highlighting his message. This helped him demonstrate his goals more clearly.

The core of this famous speech is to raise awareness about civil rights issues and to tackle racial inequity as well economic disparities. He used everyday examples to demonstrate how African Americans and Caucasians were affected by the issues, while calling for people from all backgrounds to join together to achieve tangible progress in resolving these. The passionate plea for unity and its eternal relevance are what have made this speech memorable.