Question

What is one claim opposing King’s work to which he is responding in the first paragraph of the letter?

Answer 1

unwise and untimely
1. King is responding to the claim that his work is “unwise and untimely.” (lines 4-5) He is responding to a group of fellow religious leaders, which is significant because he can address them seriously as equals. He can expect them to be thoughtful people, not angry rabble-rousers.