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“Learning To Read” ABC’s
September 15, 2008, 7:34 pm
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A) Malcolm X describes how he learned to read and educate himself while in prison. He frequently proclaims his love of books as well as thankfulness for having gone to prison, in which allowed him the time and resources to learn.

 

B) 1. emulate: imitate; match or surpass. 2. machinate: engage in plots and intrigues; scheme. 3. ratification: sign or give formal consent.

 

C) Q1. Had malcolm ever been acquainted with Elijah Muhammad? Q2. If Malcolm loathes the “bleached” men as much as he does doesn’t that make him no better than his white oppressors? Q3. What exactly are faustian machinations?