Question

What opinion is stated in this excerpt from Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement by John Lewis?

Answer 1

Answer:

I believe the opinion stated in this excerpt is:

A.  Although Malcolm X had mass appeal among some groups of people, he was not the ideal person to lead the entire African  American community.

Explanation:

In this excerpt of John Lewis's book, Lewis is very politely outlining his opinion of Malcolm X's ability to lead and as well as Malcolm's perspective on the movement for equality. Lewis sees and understands Malcolm X's appeal. The black community had already suffered a great deal. Many members were tired of being mistreated and seemed to believe violence would finally get them to be taken seriously. Others, young people, were simply too eager to be heard and respected, which impaired their understanding of non-violent practices. Lewis, however, does not defend Malcolm's approach. When he mentions the discipline of non-violence, he does so as if such discipline is only accomplished with patience, wisdom, and effort. Lewis is perfectly able to comprehend the feeling of restlessness that takes several groups over. But he also seems to see clearly that such a radical approach will lead them to even more suffering, more hurt.

Answer 2

Hello!

The answer to your question is D.

Most of black people in the United States agreed that Malcolm X was the undeniable leader of the African American community.

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