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Summary Of Learning To Read By Malcolm X

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In the narrative, “Learning to Read,” Malcolm X discusses the topic of how significant it is to learn how to read and write and how it can be beneficial. He believes that people should take initiative and go for what they want in life instead of making excuses. First, he opened up by saying how frustrated he was not being able to read or write. After he was involved in criminal activity, Malcolm, was sentenced for seven years in Charlestown prison. During his time in prison, he met a prisoner named Bimbi. Malcolm was impressed and jealous of Bimbi knowledge. So, he tried to become better than Bimbi, but the problem was that he didn’t know how to read or write. As a result, he developed an interest to educate himself. Then, Malcolm decided
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