1- The one detail from X’s narrative that really stood out for me was this quote “When I had progressed to really serious reading, every night at about ten P.M. I would be outraged with the “lights out.” It always seemed to catch me right in the middle of something engrossing.” (Page 4). This was something that caught my eye because you have a prisoner (X) who is “outraged” whenever the prison shutoff the lights. Malcom X was extremely devoted in reading new books so he may expand his knowledge. This suggested the growth in relationship between Malcom X and written pieces. He controlled his environment, going from being a prisoner with few freedoms to becoming knowledgable in the english language.
2- One thing that I would like to duplicate from all the writers that we have read about would be their use of descriptive details and explanations. I would then use these details and lead into my main idea of of maturity and my experiences involving with it. To add on, Anzaldua’s literacy narrative really caught my eye because she used Spanish phrases and terms to create the feeling of being relatable to her audience (Spanish speakers). I could use the way that Anzaldua adapted to languages, to express how I adapted as I person cause of my environment. It’s really helpful how I can use Anzaldua’s literacy narrative and connect it to the way I might write mine.
This part from X’s narrative was also the part that stood out to me. I think it’s amazing how he still decided to read while he was in prison instead of using prison as an excuse for being illiterate.
I agree with your statement about X being devoted to his reading. He was open to growth regardless of his situation.