When Dr. King uses the repeated phrase, “Now he belongs to the ages,” he means that "He will have a lasting effect and forever be remembered in history." This phrase signifies that Gandhi's impact and teachings transcend time and will continue to influence future generations.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was deeply influenced by the nonviolent methods of Mohandas Gandhi. In 1959, King traveled to India to learn more about and honor Gandhi. The All India Radio staff discovered a message Dr. King recorded nearly 50 years after his visit. Read the following excerpt, and then answer the question.
What does Dr. King mean when he uses the repeated phrase, “Now he belongs to the ages”?
His teachings have been practiced for many years.
He has grown old through the years.
He will have a lasting effect and forever be remembered in history.
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