Malcolm X Speech Analysis

In an interview with Malcolm X, outlined in his book The End of White World Supremacy Four Speeches by Malcolm X, he calmly states: “When it comes to telling the truth about what the white man is doing to the black people in this country I’ll tell it and go to jail myself.”(114) Those powerful words showed the world what type of a man Malcolm X was, and how he is dedicated to fighting for black rights. Malcolm X was a devoted civil rights advocate, whose primary goals were to improve the livelihood of his followers and fellow African Americans, as well as to end the white supremacy. In his book, he includes four main speeches that helped drive his campaign forward. These speeches were given in the 1960’s where racism was an avid concern to

But repetition also plays a greater role; it can lead to more positive outlook on a viewpoint in an argument. The use of repetition is seen in many historical speeches, and is seen multiple times in the speeches of Malcolm X. Malcolm X used repetition to make his speeches more memorable, as well as to appeal more to his audiences. One example is when he states, “Mosque when you hear us using the term “black” we mean everybody who’s here, regardless of your complexion.”(24) Know in this sentence he mentions the word “black” once; however, in the rest of the speech, he mentions it thirteen more times. He does this after he claims that “black” means everybody here no matter the complexation. This is major key in his campaign for more rights for African Americans. By making the word “black” be a more universal word, and not to be used as a degrading word. It empowers his audience, and by repeating multiple times, it allows the audience to remember this feeling of empowerment. Also by repeating it, he makes it something his audience will greatly agree with it. He also does this every time he mentions Elijah Muhammad. He states “The religion that The Honorable Elijah Muhammad is teaching us here in America Today.”(25) This is one example of how Malcolm X addresses Elijah Muhammad, be saying “The Honorable” every time. Malcolm X does this to make him more memorable to the audience as well as to better

In the end, his speeches are remembered as things that helped change history. He used his speeches as weapons to aid him in the fight against racism, and as a way to improve the livelihood of African Americans. To do this, he uses, religious references, repetition, as well as proving the character of his organization and fellow African Americans. Malcolm X used a different approach to fight racism instead of the peaceful and patient approach many others used. Malcolm X wanted to take a stand, and force change to happen. To empower his followers, to take a stand with him, he stated, “ a man who stands for nothing will fall for