Nat Turner Analysis

Both of these writers used and was influenced by their religion in their writings. Both Nat Turner and Malcolm X expressed or demonstrated a willingness to take violent action in the cause of liberation or justice for African-Americans. Both of their writings tilted Malcolm X and The Confessions of Nat Turner, are writings that explain their views and purposes of the lives they were living. Upon their writings they both had co-authors for example, in The Confessions of Nat Turner, it was written by Nat Turner and Thomas R. Gray. For Malcolm X, it was written by Malcolm X and Alex Haley. While doing more research about these two African-Americans authors I found out how both of their books have won Pulitzer-prizes which is known for honoring …show more content…
They both had the same ideology on what to do with racist white people. Either saying it or actually committing it, they both wanted to commit many violent acts among the white people. As they’re the ones who are killing people from their race and treating African-Americans without respect. Both of these African-American authors were rebellious against the principles of their religions. To finalize, on the comparison between Nat Turner and Malcolm X, both of these men had many followers which they wanted in order to show their followers how hard it is to be an African-American in this country. They both were strong, eager, and determined men that took a more vigorous path to getting the equality they deserve. Malcolm X and Nat Turner did all they could in order for the African-American community to live in peace. Now it’s time to describe the differences between Malcolm X and Nat Turner. First to begin with they both were born in different eras. Malcolm X was born in the 1920’s whereas Nat Turner was born in the 1800’s. Nat Turner was born in Virginia and …show more content…
In the article The Influence of Malcolm X on Black Militancy by Frederick D. Harper, he explains how “The philosophy of Malcolm X and Eldridge Cleaver during their Black Muslim period was relatively the same, reflecting the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and the philosophy of the Nation of Islam headed by Muhammad. Therefore, their post-Black Muslim philosophies and their independent ideas after breaking with the Nation of Islam were examined and compared in suggesting Malcolm X's influence on Cleaver. It should also be mentioned that the philosophy of Malcolm X was changing until his death, and the philosophy of Cleaver is apparently still in transition as he gains new experiences; hence, philosophical similarities between the two reflect ideas held by both persons at any one time in their post-Black Muslim period. (Both Malcolm X and Cleaver were able to negate old ideas for new ones, which indicated their willingness to grow and develop their ideology.)”. With Malcolm X choosing Islam and not Christianity he was on a road to use his religion and combat the white people oppressing his people. Malcolm X purpose was not just to spread the word of Islam, but to also protest the racial discrimination in this country and maybe influence a revolution to end this brutal discrimination towards