In the speech, "Remarks on the Assassination of MLK'' Robert F. Kennedy expresses the need for compassion and understanding among the citizens of America in response to the violent, racial hatred circulating across the nation and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. First and foremost, Kennedy establishes the sad news of Dr. King's death and goes on to convey "What kind of nation we are" and "What direction we want to move in" should be asked of ourselves and the audience. This rhetorical questioning impacts the audience to face the hatred in America and decide how they will deal with social injustice; to choose morality and do what's right for the greater good of humanity or let the "desire for revenge" take over. Kennedy then elaborates
