Malcolm X's Death Theory

Malcolm X is a historical figure that some historians are intrigued about his legacy. Malcolm is considered a hero and a powerful black leader that influenced many African Am+ericans lives. In the Malcolm X A Life of Reinvention book, Manning has presented Malcolm with different phases of his life. From a dramatic life of Malcolm Little to a transformation of Malcolm X. It is a book that does not characterize or give Malcolm X an image or a legacy. In fact, Malcolm X’s death creates a lot of speculations that do not determine if Malcolm X was a collapsed hero or a prey of injustice. It is unclear about Malcolm X’s death. The doubtful death theory gives the opportunity for historians to create their own theories. Some of these theories were …show more content…
Malcolm X’s death, according to Manning came before his actual death. Manning described Malcolm X decisions toward his death threats as suicide decisions. As Malcolm X was getting close to his deathbed, he knew that there was no way out, but to accept it. Malcolm became an easy target of those who opposed him. As we read Malcolm X A Life of Reinvention, can Malcolm X be remembered as a fallen hero or a criminal? Many of us have a memory of Malcolm for his aggressive and violence speeches. Therefore, what does Malcolm X’s death represents? Manning gives great details about Malcolm X life events. Malcolm X is known as Malcolm Little. Moreover, Malcolm X had multiple characters according to Manning. These characters may generate theories that have characterized Malcolm as a man dealing with his own demons. Manning interjects that Malcolm was creating a death path even when he was young. The Malcom X that some people praise, he was a criminal and a trouble maker. According to Manning, as Malcolm leaves his home town, he lives …show more content…
Can Malcolm X be remembered as a fallen hero or a criminal? Analyzing Malcolm X’s life events, Malcolm X was surrounded by trouble since he was young. These troubles resonate through Elijah Muhammad accusation, FIB allegation and MMI disloyalty. Malcolm X had a criminal pass that follows him until his death. Therefore, Malcolm X dies as a criminal, not as a hero. What does Malcolm X’s death represent? It represents Malcolm X different phases of his life. He was known for Homeboy, Jack Carlton, Droit red, SATAN…Etc. In reality, Malcolm X’s death represents a human being who struggled with his past. Unfortunately, he did not get the opportunity to show his true feelings. These feelings have been stimulated into a hustler, spiritual leader, and a political leader to disguise the true Malcolm