Labor union organizer and civil rights leader, Cesar Chavez, in his article supports the use of nonviolence in order to achieve justice. Chavez’s purpose is to emphasize the righteousness of a nonviolent approach in contrast to a violent method. He maintains a judgmental tone in order to deprecate violence and promote pacifism in his virtuous and ethical audience. Chavez introduces his piece in favor of nonviolence by addressing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight to end racial segregation in a pacifist manner and by characterizing Dr. King as an inspiration for nonviolent movements. He convinces the audience of his credibility by stating that there is power in nonviolence, which is exemplified through Dr. King’s life (1-4). Even his assassination
