Class 10 English Text Book ‘First flight’ Chapter 2 Nelson Mandela Part 1 Long to Freedom in Assamese Medium.
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Nelson Mandela:
Long Walk to Freedom
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Nelson Mandela:
Long Walk to Freedom
1. Where did the ceremonies take place? Can you name any
public buildings in India that are made of sandstone?
Answer:- The ceremonies were held in the Union Building of Pretoria.
In India there are many public buildings made of sandstone. Red
Fort are public buildings that are made of sandstone.
2. Can you say how 10 May is an ‘autumn day’ in South Africa?
Answer:- 10th May is an autumn day in Southern Africa because of
its weather and the dawning of freedom
after about 300 years of white rule.
3. 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:- By “an extraordinary human disaster” Mandela means
the white rule in the south Africa over the blacks.
‘The glorious human achievement’ he
speaks of at end is getting political independence from the white rule by the
black natives.
4. What does
Mandela thank the international leaders for ? Answer:- Mandela thanks the international leaders
for coming to take possession with the natives people of south Africa . It is a
common victory for justice, peace and human dignity.
5. What ideals does he set out for the
future of South Africa ?
Answer:- Nelson Mandela wants his people free from various bondages,
such as poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender inequality and other
discrimination.
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Oral
Comprehension Check
1. What do the military generals do? How has their attitude
changed, and why?
Answer:- The military generals of
the south African defense force and police saluted Mandela and pledged their
loyalty. Their attitude had
changed towards the blacks. They started saluting then instead of arresting
them.
2. Why were two national anthems sung?
Answer:- Two national anthems
were sung on the day of inauguration. one by the whites and the other by the
blacks. It symbolized the equality of blacks and whites.
3. How does Mandela describe the systems of government in
his country
(i) in the first decade, and (ii) in the final
decade, of the twentieth century?
Answer:- The systems of
government described by Mandela are given below---
(i) In the first decade of the twentieth century,
the white – skinned people of south Africa patched up their differences and
create a system free of racial domination.
(ii) In the last decade of twentieth century, the previous
system had been overturned forever and replaced by one that recognized the
rights and freedom of all people, regardless of their colour and skin.
4. What does courage mean to Mandela?
Answer:- According to Mandela, courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it . The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear .
5. Which does he think is natural, to love or to hate?
Answer:- For Mandela, love comes
more naturally to the human heart then hate.
Oral
Comprehension Check
1. What "twin obligations" does Mandela mention?
Answer:- Mandela believes that
every man has twin obligations. The first is to his family, parents, wife and
children, the second obligation is to his people, his community and his
country.
2. What did being free mean to Mandela as a boy, and as a
student? How does he contrast these "transitory freedoms" with
"the basic and honorable freedoms"?
Answer:- Like other kids, Mandela
freedom mean to make merry and enjoy the blissful life. Once one becomes an
adults, the memories of childhood looks like transitory because most of the
childish activities are wasteful from an adult, you have to earn a livelihood
to feed your family. Its only then when you get an honorable existence in the
family and society.
3. Does Mandela think the oppressor is free? Why/Why not ?
Answer:- According to Mandela, an oppressor is a victim of hatred
who is behind the bars of prejudice and narrow-mindedness. He realises that
both the oppressor and the oppressed are robbed of their humanity and peace.
Thinking about the Text
1. Why did such a large number of international leaders
attend the inauguration? What did it signify the triumph of?
Answer:- By attending the inauguration ceremony the international
leaders showed a gesture of solidarity from international community to the idea
of end of apartheid. It was the significance of the victory of good over evil
and triumph of a tolerant society without any discrimination.
2. What does Mandela mean when he says he is "simply
the sum of all those African patriots" who had gone before him?
Answer:- When Mandela says he is simply the sum of all those
African patriots, he actually wants to pay tribute to all the people who have
sacrificed their lives for the sake of freedom. He say that he is grateful to
the patriots who had gone before him because they were the real heroes who
paved the path of co-operation and unity for him.
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 depths of oppression
create heights of character. Nelson Mandela illustrates this by giving examples
of great heroes of South Africa like Oliver Tomb, Walter Sisulu and others who
were inspired to sacrifice their lives in the long freedom struggle. India is
full of such examples, during our freedom struggle there was a galaxy of
leaders of great characters and the oppression of British rule created and
encouraged people of noble characters like Mahatma Gandhi, Lala Lajpat Rai,
Jawahar Lal Nehru and many more. If we compare them with the quality of
political leaders India is having today, them Nelson Mandela seems to be
absolutely right.
4. How did Mandela's understanding of freedom change with
age and experience?
Answer:- Mandela understood the real meaning of freedom with age
and experience. As a young boy. He thought that he was born free and believed
that as long as he obeyed his father and abided by the customs of his tribe, he
was free in every possible way. As he grew older, freedom meaning has changed
for him. Now he needs freedom to raise a family, freedom to earn livelihood.
Gradually he realized that he was selfish during his boyhood. He slowly
understood that it was not just his freedom that was being wrtailed, but the
freedom of all blacks. It was the freedom from fear and prejudice. Age and
experience widened his perspective of freedom.
5. How did Mandela's 'hunger for freedom' change his life?
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