A silent voice The X’s and their meaning

1. Who has the X’s over their faces? Who doesn’t?

2. What do the X’s symbolize? When do they fall off of people’s faces?

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.

what’s your question?

in night, why are wiesel and his father evacuated from the auschwitz concentration camp? a massive escape makes the nazis question the security of auschwitz. they are assigned to work as laborers in a factory at another camp, buna. hitler has ordered that all remaining jews be relocated within german borders. the german army needs the camp guards to go to the battle front for a last-chance defense.

i believe it is "“i’ll beat thee, but i would infect my hands.”

explanation: