The two narrative essays by both Malcolm X and Mike Rose have many similarities and differences. Both Malcolm X and Mike Rose explain a situation where they seemed to have been failed by the education system, but both found a way around their undesirable learning environment to learn, not only basic knowledge needed to play a part in society, but go onto being exceptional thinkers.
The two stories differ greatly in how they were able to come upon such knowledge. Malcolm X was able to apply his "articulate hustle" to his writing when he was locked away as a convicted robber. Mike Rose seemed to have been able to get more out of school when he became very interested in a topic in his sophomore year of high school.
The first writing assignment seems like an interesting enough topic. I think focusing on an educational experience from my life, will not only allow me to look back on something that enlightened me, one way or another, but why the experience did so. The idea of looking back on a positive experience and dissecting it seems very positive and useful.
Very good!
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