Read: Handout – “A Homemade Education” by Malcolm X
Read: Handout “C.E.O. Libraries Reveal Keys to Success” by Harriet Rubins
Brief Response Essay
The final sentence of the reading states: “In fact, up to then, I never had been so truly free in my life.” What does Malcolm X mean when he says this?
Write a brief response essay of no more than 1-2 pages that seeks to address this question. Your essay should be double spaced and proofread. In the context of the reading, what does freedom mean to Malcolm X? What does it mean to you? What evidence in the reading can you point to that would support your observations? Be certain to use your glossing to assist in the composition of this assignment.
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