Benjamin Franklin and Malcolm X's essays were very similar in some ways, but they differed in others.
They both yearned for ways to improve their literacy and writing skills in order to communicate certain ideas. Malcolm wanted to spread the teachings of his mentor, and Benjamin wanted to find his place in the world. Benjamin was raised by a family who, while they weren't wealthy, they had more opportunities for a child such as himself to learn. Malcolm was a man in jail, having to learn by copying a dictionary into a tablet with little opportunities besides the ones he created for himself. Benjamin was able to try out different jobs and activities, before he was able to find what he wanted to do with his life.
However, I got the feeling that Benjamin's father wasn't too thrilled about his son's choices. He was very critical, and while it may have been out of good intentions, he seemed disapproving.
The two men had similar journeys into the world of writing. They started with a strong desire, and built off of that, letting their knowledge grow as much as they could let it.
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