How effectively does Robert F. Kennedy develop his argument in Statement on the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.? Does he support his claims with strong evidence? Does his rhetoric successfully communicate his purpose and point of view? Use your understanding of argument, claim, persuasion, author’s purpose, and author’s point of view to summarize Kennedy’s argument and to evaluate whether or not it is persuasive. Support your writing with evidence from the text.

this difficult day, in this difficult time for the United States, it is perhaps well to ask what kind of a nation we are and what direction we want to move in. For those of you who are black--considering the evidence there evidently is that there were white people who were responsible--you can be filled with bitterness, with hatred, and a desire for revenge. We can move in that direction as a country, in great polarization--black people amongst black, white people amongst white, filled with hatred toward one another.

Explanation:

- "despite the fact that portia lives in belmont and has many suitors, bassanio believes that he can win her heart. bassanio plans on overcoming his financial obstacles by borrowing money from antonio to travel to belmont. he then plans on marrying portia and becoming wealthy enough to pay off his debts."