Speech 5

Malcolm X Denounces Elijah Muhammad- June 8 1964

This speech by Malcolm X is one of his most career defining. He denounces the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam as he has become disillusioned with the direction of the religion. The corruption and deceit within the organization went against the morals of Malcolm X and he could no longer be associated with it. Using Ethos to appeal to the moral standing of the audience, Malcolm X reaffirms his credibility as he risks his career for the right causes. He demonstrates Quntilian's ,  'Vir Bonues Dicendi Pertus' or "good man speaking well". He is brave and inspiring as he speaks with truth and transparency about his conflict with the Nation of Islam. "Malcolm X knows his word is no good if he represents an organization that is no good; so he broke away even though it meant putting his life in danger. The moral standards he set for himself was more important than the threat on his life. "His followers (Honorable Elijah Muhammad) will attack another a negro, or they will brutalize a fellow Muslim who breaks the law". Malcolm X accepted his consequences and the repercussions of his moral stance. This persuades the listener to stay engaged as he speaks with a raw honesty and almost naive bravery. There is no concern for the inevitable violence he feels he may encounter. There is only concern for light being brought to the truth; which is at the essence of him being an elite orator.

He is a man of human rights and believes in the defense of humanity. He uses deliberative rhetoric to define  Black American's constitutional right to defend themselves with arms. His knowledge of poilitical policies and American principles are a framework to his rhetoric and powerful tool in his persuasion.

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