Malcolm X or Malcolm Little has become one of the leading black movement leaders. ... The three major changes in Malcolm X's life that will be examined in this essay are his life in Boston, his life in prison, and his pilgrimage. ... It is through this exploration that he sees the stark contrast between the middle class blacks, including his sister, and the blacks who live below the hill. ... Following this, it is his job as a shoeshine boy that develops much of Malcolm's life during this time. ... His mind opens up and he develops a sense of freedom, "In fact, up to then, I n...

• Word Count: 1903
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: High School