The Autobiography of Malcolm X

by Malcolm X, Alex Haley

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X: Sample Essay Outlines

Sample Analytical Paper Topics
The following paper topics are designed to test your understanding of the autobiography as a whole and to analyze important themes. Following each question is a sample outline to help you get started.

Topic #1
What long range effects did the death of Reverend Little, Malcolm’s father, have on Malcolm?

Outline
I. Thesis Statement: Malcolm was only eight-years-old when his father was brutally murdered. Throughout his life, he was looking for a father-figure to make up for his earlier, tragic loss.

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