GENERAL - Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Both Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are well-known Civil Rights activists. But that's not all they have in common. Do some quicjk web research to find at least five things they have in common (really, at least FIVE, count 'em!). Then find five other things that they do not have in common. Once you've listed your ten items, then I want you to make an evaluation: which of the two, Malcolm X or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., had a more lasting effect on the world? Why?

Round Characters - "El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz"

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Round Characters - "Malcolm X"

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Round Characters - "Detroit Red"

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Round Characters - "Malcolm Little"

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GENERAL - Elijah Muhammad - Job or Icarus?

Now that you've read chapter 16, you are aware of how Elijah Muhammad has also had a "fall." (If you haven't read chapter 16, now might be a good time to do so.) We've studied how Alex Haley has made allusions to both the Bible and Greek Mythology, comparing Malcolm to Job and Icarus. Now, I'd like you to draw some parallels of your own. How does Elijah Muhammad's story relate to the stories of Job and Icarus? Think hard and draw some deep parallels. Answer in at least two fully formed paragraphs.

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GENERAL - Allusion: Icarus

Now that we're more comfortable identifying and analyzing allusions, let's look together at the title of chapter fifteen of Malcolm X. This chapter is called "Icarus." Who was Icarus in classical mythology? To whom does this allusion apply in the book? (More than one answer may be corret here.) How well does the allusion fit? Is Alex Haley justified in giving the chapter this title?

As before, you'll need to do a little web research in order to make an informed decision and to support your opinion. Wikipedia may be a good start, but there are many other sources that will provide the required information. Be sure to craft your answer into a well-constructed paragraph of at least six sentences.

GENERAL - Malcolm and Job

In Chicago Elijah Muhammad publicly likens Malcolm to the biblical figure Job. Do you agree or disagree with this comparison? Why?

In order to make an informed decision and to support your opinion, you'll need to do a little web research on Job. You may use either primary or secondary sources. Craft your answer into a well-constructed paragraph of at least six sentences.