Mandela in his speech says, ‘‘The policy of apartheid created

 Mandela in his speech says, ‘‘The policy of apartheid created a deep and lasting wound in my country and my people.’’ Explain the significance of the word ‘‘wound’’ as used by Mandela. 

 (Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom) 

 

  • Answer:
    • Mandela talks about decades of oppression and brutality faced byBlack people of South Africa.
    • The structure created by white people was hurtful - formed thebasis of one of the harshest, most inhumane societies the world hasever known.
    • The prejudice, discrimination created by the Whites – developed asense of inferiority in the blacks
    • The trauma/ atmosphere of fear for the Blacks

     
  • Exam Year: 2025
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