Scudder And Malcolm X
Submitted by ilovechopin on 06/30/2008 05:21 PM
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Scudder And Malcolm X
The essays by Samuel Scudder Malcolm X, both illustrate how new perceptions can transformational experiences. There are several similarities and differences between Malcolm X and Scudder's transformational experiences. Both transformation essays involved changes in the characters' attitudes. And in "Learning to see," Malcolm X first viewed reading to be something impossible, as if he were reading words "in Chinese." But as soon as he learned more words, he found reading to be the joy of his life, spending countless hours on reading and fully understanding the material. The use of tools was a major aid in helping Malcolm X and Scudder through the problems they encounter in their transformation process. To further improve Scudder's observation of the haemulon, he used a pencil to draw out the details of the fish. Malcolm X also used a pencil to copy the vocabulary from the dictionary to improve his handwriting, which also improved his vocabulary. While acquiring new skills, both Scudder and Malcolm X were laying a foundation for their future studies. As stated by Scudder, "what I had gained by this outside experience has been of greater value than years of later investigation." With Malcolm X it is obvious that his future was built on the vocabulary he learned; otherwise it would have been difficult for him to read and gain knowledge for his later speeches. Malcolm X's transformational experience occurred without the help of other people, while Scudder received aid. Malcolm X went through his transformation all by himself with no outside influences. He was alone all the time reading by himself, like a hermit. Although Scudder did his observation alone, Professor Agassiz, who gave him advice and comment, often visited him. How Malcolm X and Scudder started their transformation is very different. Malcolm X started reading and copying of his own free will; he desired to gain more knowledge and improve his handwriting. Scudder was directed into studying the haemulon...
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