Question

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

The movement had a goal of an integrated society, an interracial democracy, a Beloved Community. What Malcolm represented were the
seeds of something different, something that would eventually creep into the movement itself and split it apart... I could see Malcolm's
appeal, especially to young people who had never been exposed to or had any understanding of the discipline of nonviolence--and also to
people who had given up on that discipline. There was no question Malcolm X was tapping into a growing and understandable feeling of
restlessness and resentment among America's blacks.
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.
ов. Malcolm X was the only person who could lead the entire African American community because he focused on unity.
O C. All the activists should have joined Malcolm X in their fight to attain civil rights.
OD. Most of black people in the United States agreed that Malcolm X was the undeniable leader of the African American
community.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

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.

Step-by-step 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.