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Racial Prejudice In Malcolm's Life

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Malcolm had a terrible experience in his childhood. It was a nightmare to him. His father was killed and his mother got mental problem which needs to stay in the hospital forever. Then, the family members were separated. Malcolm lived with Swerlin who treat him like a pet. Although he wanted to become a lawyer, the answer he got was “A lawyer-that’s no realistic goal for a nigger… why don’t you plan on carpentry?” Although he got best grade in the class, but the teacher still discouraged him to achieve his dream. This made him surprise, and he realized that the racial prejudice was hard to change in this society. After that, he moved to Boston and lived with his half-sister. He met new environment which was different from the Lansing. He met

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