Homer’s the odyssey is an ancient greek poem about a man who goes on an epic journey home after years in captivity. this classic work most likely influenced the film into the wild, about a young man who cuts off communication with his family to trek through the wilderness by himself. o brother, where art thou? , about a man who escapes prison to find a treasure and reunite with his family. the king’s speech, about a reluctant king who works to overcome a speech impediment with the of his teacher and family. taking chance, about a soldier who travels with another soldier’s casket to bring the man to his final resting place.

Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the text. in “letter from birmingham jail,” martin luther king, jr., presents the idea that american history includes african americans, too; that is, african americans can claim the same historical heritage as white americans. at the time, this was a radical idea. how does king develop this theme? select each correct answer. he points out the many ways that african americans have contributed to the culture of america. he describes how african americans were present “before plymouth rock” and through many key moments in american history. he argues that african americans would have participated in more events of american history if white americans had been willing to include them. he makes connections between the american fight for independence from britain and the civil rights movement.