In Malcolm X’s autobiographic narrative, “Learning to Read” written in 1965, an African American Civil Rights leader, X illustrates his passion towards knowledge and claims his disapproval of discrimination. Through his lucid anecdotal reflections on early illiteracy, followed by an abundance of historical evidence, X builds juxtaposition that associates worldwide racism together, along with an inductive argument that discloses paradox in society. By informing the readers of existing fabrication of history, this narrative ponders a thoughtful subject on racism in order to encourage the audience to listen and engage in the campaign against discrimination. Interlacing between a moderate tone and inflammatory voice, X’s essay speaks to and for
