Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Summary
"A Long to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela is about the struggle for independence of South Africa. On May 10, 1994, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as the first black president of South Africa. And so it was becoming a new-age democratic country. Nelson Mandela was sworn in as the first black president.
Many dignitaries from different countries were part of the most important day. Mandela thanked all those dignitaries in his speech. Mandela assured his countrymen that their country would never experience the same repression as each other. Democracy was established in South Africa and, consequently, a government was established without any discrimination.
The people of South Africa sang two national anthems as a symbol of that day. Mandela recalled that the reason for this movement was that black skinned people were exploited by white people. He said that this kind of suppression of the people of South Africa is the origin of many stars. People must first learn to hate, because if they hate they can be taught to love, because love comes from adversity. He also says that a brave man is not one who is not afraid, but who conquers him.
In life, a man has two major responsibilities. The first towards his family, his parents, his wife and his children, and the second towards his country, people and community. Everyone fulfills their duty according to their inclination and interest. But this was very difficult to accomplish in a country like South Africa. When Mandela became an adult, he understood that his freedom was only an illusion. In fact, he was a slave to exploitation. He also understood that not only was he a slave, but also other members of his family.
According to him, freedom is also mandatory for those who were suppressing others in the past. They also have this right because it is their prisoner to take away the other's freedom. Thus, the oppressor is as much a prisoner as the oppressor. The oppressor is also not independent.
A brave man is not one who is not afraid, but he is the one who overcomes that fear. Mandela said that every person also has a duty towards his country and community.
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