The South African leader who was imprisoned for twenty-seven years for fighting against apartheid
What do I learn from this book?
- 1. What is apartheid?
Apartheid, in Afrikaans, means "separateness" and is pronounced "apart-hate." It first came to be known to the world in 1948. Black people under segregation laws were treated unfairly. For example, they were ordered to live in segregation areas, which were called "locations." Black men had to carry a document which noted whether they had permission to be where they were. In addition, Apartheid laws did not allow workers to bring wives and children to the city. Millions of black families were torn apart and broken in this way.
- 2. The life of Nelson Mandela
Under harsh conditions, Nelson Mandela succeeded in becoming a lawyer. Being a lawyer, he was able to help desperate people who needed help to protect themselves against the unfair racial laws. After joining the ANC Youth League, Nelson Mandela entered a different path of life. He gave his time voluntarily, abandoning his practice and family, and expecting nothing in return apart from the liberation of his people.
What are Nelson Mandela and the ANC Youth League strive for? Read the Freedom Charter as in the link.
With Nelson Mandela becoming more powerful and influential in the campaign for freedom, he was often under arrest. At last he was put in the prison, serving a life sentence. As a result, he lived a harsh and difficult life in prison for twenty-seven years. Mandela consistently refused to compromise his political position to obtain his freedom.When he was finally released, he was already seventy-two years old. Yet he did not suffer in vain. He did his best to help end apartheid and changed the life of many black people forever.
A great man has changed the history of the world forever.
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