Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."Dr. King was also radical in his beliefs about violence. He learned how to successfully fight hatred and violence with the unstoppable power of nonviolence.He once stopped an armed mob, saying, "We are not advocating violence. We want to love our enemies. I want you to love our enemies. Be good to them. This is what we live by. We must meet hate with love."Based on the details in this passage, what is most likely a theme of Chavez’s speech?
Answer
A
Hatred and violence are a part of life.
B
Violence cannot blossom without hatred.
C
Love is a powerful tool against hatred.
D
True love cannot come without hatred.
Explanation
The passage says Dr. King successfully fought hatred and violence through nonviolence, and his words urge people to meet hate with love. This suggests love can be a powerful response to hatred, making “Love is a powerful tool against hatred” the best theme. The passage does not say that hatred and violence are unavoidable parts of life.
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