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(Writing)

Malcolm X Assignment

1)  Describe Malcolm’s transformation from sinner to a holy man of Islam. (5 Marks TI)

2)  Why do you think Malcolm found the faith? (5 Marks TI)

3)  Once Malcolm became established in the Nation of Islam, a Police Captain say’s, “That's too much power for one man to have.” What was he referring to, and do you think this may have lead to Malcolm’s eventual downfall? (5 Marks TI)

4)  Is Malcolm in favour of teaching Black Supremacy and does his attitude change? (5 Marks KU)

5)  How did Malcolm’s attitude towards Elijah Muhammad change over time? (5 Marks KU)

6)  How did Malcolm’s trip to Mecca change his life? (5 Marks KU)

7)  Explain the difference in Malcolm’s preaching when he came back from Mecca. (5 Marks APP)

8)  Malcolm says, “Let sincere white individuals find other white people who feel as they do and teach non-violence to those whites who think and act so racist.” Using other parts of the movie show that Malcolm is a non-violent man. (5 Marks APP)

9)  The movie ends with a speech from Nelson Mandela,” As Brother Malcolm said, "We declare our right on this earth to be a man, to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary."” Show that this has happened or not happened in our society. (5 Marks APP)

Malcolm X

Denzel Washington Malcolm X
Angela Bassett Betty Shabazz
Albert Hall Baines /
Al Freeman Jr. Elijah Muhammad
Delroy Lindo West Indian Archie
Spike Lee
Shorty /
Kate Vernon Sophia /
Lonette McKee Louise Little /
James McDaniel Brother Earl /