Knowledge is power! Or at least that's what our teachers say when they want us to do our homework. Even though Malcolm X has gone through his life in The Autobiography of Malcolm X believing that money and reputation are power, he discovers the value of education when he is in prison. His self-made education enables him to spread the message of the Nation of Islam to a wide audience and make friends he never thought he'd make. That's the cool thing about education. You never know where it'll take you.
Questions About Education
- How is Malcolm X educated in The Autobiography of Malcolm X? Who encourages him? Why does he do it?
- What were the benefits of education for black people in The Autobiography of Malcolm X? The disadvantages? How do they compare to the benefits and disadvantages of education for white people at the time?
- What effect does Malcolm X's education has on his relationships with people in The Autobiography of Malcolm X? Are they negative or positive?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Malcolm X has no interest in education until he goes to prison in The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Education is something that can only be acquired in schools and fancy universities in The Autobiography of Malcolm X.