NELSON MANDELA (SUMMARY) - CLASS 10 ENGLISH BOOK - FIRST FLIGHT, PROSE 2(IMPORTANT QUESTIONS- ANSWERS)

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NELSON MANDELA

LONG WALK TO FREEDOM  

By

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Summary:-

     The chapter, “Long Walk To Freedom” by Nelson Mandela is about the day when in the history of south Africa the very 1st black president was taking the oath for his post and delivering the speech about the past struggles and the future predictions. It was the day of inauguration where the time was witnessing the largest gathering of many international leaders in the south Africa’s soil. Mr. Nelson Mandela was there with his daughter Zenani and after the two deputy President sworn in, he pledged to upward the constitution and to devote himself for the sake of the country. During his speech he declared that whatever the circumstance there had been before this democratic election, in future there will not be the oppression of one by one. The moment of inauguration was made as much glorious as possible. After even centuries, in the sandstone amphitheatre, any black person sworn in. As the president Nelson mandela said that jets were releasing the smoke of the black, red, green, blue and gold of the new south African Flag, he was noticing the highest generals of the country saluting him who just earlier had arrested him before this democratic election. He was in grief as the revolutionaries who had sacrificed their lives are not present today to witness this heavenly moment. He was also missing his colleagues who struggled with him, who were oppressed but are now not present to feel the proud of this democratic freedom. Finally he said that in future, there will be creation of real humanity, where the country will witness the affection for each other and there will be no  exploitation of one by another. He wished  the freedom should reign and god bless their country.

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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS :

Q.1.At the beginning of his speech, Mandela mentions  "an extraordinary human disaster". What does he mean by this? What is the 'glorious human achievement'' he speaks of at the end?

Answer:

The 'extraordinary human disaster' described by Mandela at the beginning of his speech refers to this violent apartheid practice, e.g. Racial injustice tolerated in South Africa by blacks at the hands of whites. Finally, the 'glorious human achievement' he spoke of speaks of the development of South Africa's first democratic, non-racial government.

Q. 2.what does Mandela thank the international leaders for ?

Answer:

Mandela felt very fortunate to welcome international leaders when they took an oath - in a ceremony because long ago, South Africans were considered criminals. So thank you to everyone for coming to witness the historic festival. This was an act of international recognition in the newly born democratic nation and can be regarded as a common triumph of justice, peace and human dignity.

Q.3.what ideas does he set out for the future of South Africa ?

Answer: 

Mandela had high expectations for the future of South Africa. He vowed to free all South Africans from slavery that endured poverty, poverty, misery, sex and other forms of discrimination. He also emphasized that the beautiful South African world will never again experience racism.

Q.4.What do the military generals do? How has their attitude changed, and why?

Answer: 

South African security forces and police officers greet Mandela and swear allegiance to him. When the troops came to welcome Mandela, he did not realize that a few years ago they would not have saluted but arrested him.

Q.5. how does Mandela describe the systems of government in his country

1. In the first decade, and

2. In the final decade, of the 20th century ?

Answer:

 i) In the first decade of the twentieth century, white South Africans voiced their differences and formed a nationalist regime against the black disabled of their area, thus providing the foundation for some of the most difficult and humane human societies ever known in the world.

ii) The previous regime was completely overthrown ten years ago and was replaced by the one who recognized the rights and freedoms of all races, regardless of skin color.

Q.6. What does courage mean for Mandela?

Answer: 

Mandela found that courage was not a lack of fear, but a victory there, when he saw the people stand up and attack and suffer without cracking and thus show strength and perseverance that lowered the ideology.

Q.7. which does he think is natural, to love or two hate ?

Answer: 

For Mandela, love comes naturally to a person's heart rather than hate.

Q.8. What "twin obligations" does Mandela mention ?

Answer: 

Mandela states that every man has twin responsibilities. The first is for his family, parents, wife and children; the second responsibility is his people, his community and his country.

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Q.1.why did such a large number of international leaders attend the inauguration? What did it signify the triumph of ?

Answer:

In order to be part of the opening, world leaders have demonstrated the act of unity from the international community to the idea of ​​an end to apartheid. It was the significance of the victory of good over evil and the victory of a tolerant society without discrimination.

Q. 2.What does Mandela mean when he says he is "simply the sum of all those African Patriots" who had gone before him ?

Answer:

By simply being the sum of all those people who love the African country, Mandela wants to pay his tribute to all those who gave their lives for freedom. He says he is very grateful to those who preceded him because those ancient heroes had blocked his way of solidarity and unity from him. Therefore, he can try to come to power to bring equality to his people through their support.

 

Q.3.would you agree that the "depths of oppression" create "heights of character" ?  How does Mandela illustrate this ? Can you add your own examples to this argument ?

Answer:

I agree with the statement that the depth of oppression creates the height of the characters. Nelson Mandela illustrates this by giving examples of great South African heroes such as Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu and others who were inspired to give their lives in the long struggle for freedom.

        India is full of examples like this, during the liberation struggle there was a galaxy of great character leaders and the oppression of the British empire created and encouraged famous characters like Mahatma Gandhi, Lala Lajpat Rai, JL Nehru, Chandra Shekhar Ajad, Sardar Bhagat Singh and many more. If we compare them to the quality of India's political leaders they have today, then Nelson Mandela seems very right.

Q.4. How did Mandela's understanding of freedom change with age and experience ?

Answer:

With age and experience, Mandela understood the meaning of true freedom. As a young boy, he thought he was born free and believed that as long as he obeyed his father and kept the traditions of his nation, he was free in every way. As he grew older, he began to have the freedom to raise a family and to earn a living. Gradually, she realized that she was selfish when she was a boy. He gradually understood that it was not just his freedom that was curtailed, but the freedom of all blacks. It was freedom from fear and prejudice. Age and experience expanded his vision of freedom.

 

Q. 5.How did Mandela's hunger for freedom change his life ?

Answer:

Mandela saw in his youth that not only his freedom was being curtailed, but the freedom of all blacks. This turned a terrified man into a fearless rebel.

He sacrificed his comfortable family life in order to pursue a higher purpose. He joined the African National Congress and this changed him into a frightened young man who became brave and fought against racism.

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