Exploring the Autobiography of Malcom on this earth, on this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary." These words were spoken by Malcolm X, a civil rights leader and political activist. He is also the main character, narrator, and author of The Autobiography of Malcolm Considering the type of literature this is, it is obvious to say that Malcolm X is the main character. Malcolm X, as a child, was intelligent and popular among his friends. He graduated from middle school at the top of his class. His interest and devotion to school were crushed when he told a favorite teacher of his dream of becoming a lawyer, to which the teacher responded that being a lawyer was "not a realistic goal for a Negro." After dropping out of school, he became a street hustler and was soon arrested and convicted. While in prison, he studied on his own and learned about the Nation of Islam, a religion to which he soon converted. The next character, Elijah Muhammad, was the spiritual "leader" of the NOI, and was highly respected by Malcolm, even before they met. Malcolm had married Betty Shabazz and had five children. The main conflict in The Autobiography of Malcolm X would be the racism of America at the time, as well as the accusations against its leader and mentor, Elijah Muhammad. Malcolm became a minister of the Nation of Islam and preached against the white man, thus, in the opinion of some critics, inciting conflict by increasing tension between blacks and... middle of paper... in Manhattan. Audubon Ballroom, Malcolm was scheduled to give a speech. However, Talmadge Hayer, Norman 3X Butler and Thomas 15X Johnson were hit 15 times. Malcolm was rushed to hospital and announced dead on arrival. The Autobiography of Malcolm Simply put: it is one of the most astonishing works I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I can imagine how Spike Lee felt after reading the book and saying "The most important book I've ever read. It changed the way I felt, it changed the way I behaved. It gave me courage." that I didn't know I had inside me. I am one of the hundreds of thousands whose lives have changed for the better." It really gave me a new insight into life and the fight for civil rights for people of all races and colors.

Topic > Exploring the Autobiography of Malcom on this earth, on this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary." These words were spoken by Malcolm X, a civil rights leader and political activist. He is also the main character, narrator, and author of The Autobiography of Malcolm Considering the type of literature this is, it is obvious to say that Malcolm X is the main character. Malcolm X, as a child, was intelligent and popular among his friends. He graduated from middle school at the top of his class. His interest and devotion to school were crushed when he told a favorite teacher of his dream of becoming a lawyer, to which the teacher responded that being a lawyer was "not a realistic goal for a Negro." After dropping out of school, he became a street hustler and was soon arrested and convicted. While in prison, he studied on his own and learned about the Nation of Islam, a religion to which he soon converted. The next character, Elijah Muhammad, was the spiritual "leader" of the NOI, and was highly respected by Malcolm, even before they met. Malcolm had married Betty Shabazz and had five children. The main conflict in The Autobiography of Malcolm X would be the racism of America at the time, as well as the accusations against its leader and mentor, Elijah Muhammad. Malcolm became a minister of the Nation of Islam and preached against the white man, thus, in the opinion of some critics, inciting conflict by increasing tension between blacks and... middle of paper... in Manhattan. Audubon Ballroom, Malcolm was scheduled to give a speech. However, Talmadge Hayer, Norman 3X Butler and Thomas 15X Johnson were hit 15 times. Malcolm was rushed to hospital and announced dead on arrival. The Autobiography of Malcolm Simply put: it is one of the most astonishing works I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I can imagine how Spike Lee felt after reading the book and saying "The most important book I've ever read. It changed the way I felt, it changed the way I behaved. It gave me courage." that I didn't know I had inside me. I am one of the hundreds of thousands whose lives have changed for the better." It really gave me a new insight into life and the fight for civil rights for people of all races and colors.