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?

Hatred and violence are a part of life.
Violence cannot blossom without hatred.
Love is a powerful tool against hatred.
True love cannot come without hatred.

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Based on the details in the passage, the most likely theme of Chavez’s speech is: Love is a powerful tool against hatred. This is supported by Dr. King's emphasis on meeting hate with love and advocating for loving one's enemies as a response to violence and hatred.