“Mohammed Ali Then and Now” by Dick Schaap is an essay written about the infamous fighter from the writers point of view. According to E.B. White writers need to incorporate their opinion in their various works. By giving his opinion on Ali’s choices, Schaap fulfilled his duty as a writer. Throughout the essay Schaap gives his opinion about Ali’s choices and actions, such as his friendship with Malcolm Little. In the Essay Schaap makes it clear that he thinks highly of the champion.