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In terms of life lessons gained from the Autobiography, I think one can...

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 03:58:41 PST

In terms of life lessons gained from the Autobiography, I think one can see them in terms of political and personal lessons. In the realm of the former, the work speaks very strongly to the issue of Civil Rights of people of color in America, and around the world. Malcolm's experiences in speaking about the notion of rights for individuals as being critical to the fulfillment of the democratic experience and as an issue of human rights is...

What lessons did you learn from Malcolm X's experience ?

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 22:57:40 PST

What lessons did you learn from Malcolm X's experience ?

I think that there are distinct moments when allusions are highly...

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:29:39 PST

I think that there are distinct moments when allusions are highly evident in the work. Initially, I would propose that when Malcolm is in jail, and professes to feel the touch of the Honorable Elijah Muhammed, he compares himself to Paul on the Road to Damascus, as he felt the touch of Jesus through a blinding light. Another allusion to religious iconography would be Malcolm's Hajj, where he is able to walk the steps of the Prophet...

Where are specific allusions in The Autobiography of Malcolm X?

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 17:17:30 PST

Where are specific allusions in The Autobiography of Malcolm X?

Malcolm X was an intelligent man who managed to unite the people of the...

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:20:42 PST

Malcolm X was an intelligent man who managed to unite the people of the U.S.A and bring them forward and into white society by performing talks, speeches and interviews on the radio. He improved qualities for blacks by a worthy amount and even though he wasn’t purely innocent and he used violence sometimes he is still an admirable person. ( i am unclear about what he did though and i can't find many acts or campaigns, rallies or treaties...

Malcolm X was an intelligent man who managed to unite the people of the...

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:17:29 PST

In reply to #1:Malcolm's message to Black People was the same message...

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:04:09 PST

In reply to #1:Malcolm's message to Black People was the same message that any leader has for his /her people. Unite and do something for yourself. His message improved race relations between Blacks and Whites tremendously. Whites had an opportunity to take an honest look at the injustices that they are responsible for imposing on Black People. At the time, Black People were given the courage to stand up, voice the concerns and work...

In reply to #2:Maybe you should read the book again because Malcolm was...

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:14 PST

In reply to #2:Maybe you should read the book again because Malcolm was a law breaker before he met with The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, not after.

I understand from where the previous post comes. I can see how Malcolm...

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:36:15 PST

I understand from where the previous post comes. I can see how Malcolm X's message can be seen as divisive and chaotic. Having said that, I believe that there is more to his overall message. In a time period of massive change and one where new methods of perception were being introduced into the national discourse on race, Malcolm's contribution was powerful. He spoke to individuals who had been persistently disenfranchised and...

I read this book years ago, but the ultimate message I received from...

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:03:28 PST

I read this book years ago, but the ultimate message I received from Malcolm X was in stark contrast with Martin Luther King, Jr. Malcolm, to me, basically supported rebellion against all who are deemed responsible for holding down the African American people. He seemed to support not just rebellion, but blatant violence and bloody revenge. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the other hand, made a more powerful impact on me because he also stood...

What is Malcolm X's ultimate message for African Americans?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:18:32 PST

IF YOU HAVE READ THE BOOK "THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X" THEN YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE MULTIPLE TRANSFORMATIONS THAT MALCOLM WENT THROUGH DURING HIS LIFE. WHAT IN YOUR OPINION IS THE ESSENCE OF MALCOLM'S ULTIMATE MESSAGE TO AFRICAN AMERICANS AND TO SOCEITY AT LARGE AND HOW IS IT RELEVANT TODAY? WHAT WAS HIS MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE MOVEMENT TOWARD THE PROGRESS OF AFRICAN PEOPLE AND WHITES AS WELL? HOW DID HIS TRANSFORMATION FROM...

He quickly adopted zoot suits, slang languages, drugs and gambling all...

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:20:38 PST

He quickly adopted zoot suits, slang languages, drugs and gambling all into one, showing that he is easily mesmerized and seduced to the night-time lifestyle. He was adopted as a hustler, signifying to a big degree how moral decay and detestation can ruin life in a ghetto. What make him change his way of life and behavior could have been all caused by the traumatic experience he encountered when he was young. His father was murdered by whites...

I sense that there are three main tones that Malcolm uses in The...

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 14:07:58 PST

I sense that there are three main tones that Malcolm uses in The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The first can be termed as Malcolm of the streets and of the time. In this tone, Malcolm is a youth and, invariably, becomes a product of the street culture. Word choice that highlights this would be "conk," a process used to straighten out his naturally curly hair. In addition to this, one can sense that he is speaking slang of the hustle, the...

He contributed greatly to the country not only as a civil rights leader...

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 02:24:29 PST

He contributed greatly to the country not only as a civil rights leader but as a person who spoke his mind, whether in speeches or in his autobiography. His autobiography has left a lasting impression on many people.

The quote reflects a sentiment that Malcolm X felt regarding the notions...

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:14:40 PST

The quote reflects a sentiment that Malcolm X felt regarding the notions of freedom and opportunity for people of color in America during the 1960's. Some background might be needed in order to effectively address this topic. As racial tension and disharmony increased in the 1960's, a common refrain heard from politicians and defenders of the establishment was that racism was an invented and false claim. Proponents of this argument...

I think that Malcolm X's contribution to improvement to society rests in...

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:10:07 PST

I think that Malcolm X's contribution to improvement to society rests in two domains. The first would be how his story can serve as a testament to the importance of reclaiming voice. Towards the end of his life, I think it became apparent that Malcolm X understood his Autobiography as something that was going to remain after his exit. He also understood that in his narrative, his bildungsroman, others after him would be able to relate to...

If this question refers to what was thought at the time of the...

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:58:08 PST

If this question refers to what was thought at the time of the Autobiography, I think you will find some similarities in thought. White society perceived the Black Muslims as a movement, a temporary belief system predicated on hatred. Remember the television show that Malcolm cites in the book, "The Hate that Hate Produced." White society has a dismissively fearful attitude towards the "Black Muslim." On one hand, they dismiss the Nation...

The title of chapter 11 refers to Malcolm taking in the teaching of the...

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:47:14 PST

The title of chapter 11 refers to Malcolm taking in the teaching of the Nation of Islam, and in particular, the Honorable Elijah Muhammed. If we examine, we can start to see that the things Malcolm does, the steps he takes, and the ideas that animate him are, in his mind, the first advances from breaking away from the enslaved mentality that had harangued him in his pre Nation of Islam life. In a sense, he has hit "rock bottom" and it was...

what were malcolm X's beliefs

Mon, 25 May 2009 17:01:20 PST

what were malcolm X's beliefs

Why is chapter 11 in the Malcolm X autobiography called "Saved"?

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:22:03 PST

Why is chapter 11 in the Malcolm X autobiography called "Saved"?