The Significance of education or reading
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Malcolm, X., and Alex Haley. [The Autobiography]; The autobiography of Malcolm X. Grove Press, 1966.
Introduction
The article titled “Malcolm X: A homemade education by Hawkins-Wilson Cassandra” originates from “The Autobiography of Malcolm X.” The essay provides an insight into the importance of education or reading. Reading is a reliable way that can be used to bring out the desired changes in the world today. Besides, reading does not have to occur in a classroom for t to achieve its intended objectives. Malcolm X carried out his reading while in prison, and it gave him a bigger picture of the world (Hawkins-Wilson 1). Therefore, commitment and self-motivation are important to anyone who wants to understand issues through education better. Reading helps people to build their vocabulary and to appreciate history.
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Reading helps people to improve their language or vocabulary. The dictionary is a reliable book with various words that can help people enhance their communication. Through the dictionary, Malcolm X expressed himself and learned new words such as aardvark (Hawkins-Wilson 2). It also helped him to gain knowledge of people and historic events (Hawkins-Wilson 2).
Reading also helps people to have a better understanding of the history of other people. Through reading, books like Souls of Black folk and outline of history helped him understand the black people’s history before colonization (Hawkins-Wilson 5). Therefore, reading helps people visit other people’s world and understand why people behave in a particular way.
Conclusion
Reading or education is fundamental in helping an individual to grow mentally and intellectually. It helps people to improve their communication skills by enhancing their vocabulary and language. It also helps people to understand the history and culture of other countries or communities. Besides, learning does not have to occur in a classroom to have a positive impact.
Works Cited
Hawkins-Wilson., C. “Malcolm X: A homemade education.” (2005): pp 1-11