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Subject: English First Paper

Topic: Nelson Mandela, from apartheid Fighter to

President

Unit: One People or Institutions Making

History

Conducted By: Monir Hossen BA Honours, MA in English Literature Department of English Comilla University Email: monir.eng.cou@gmail.com E

Introduction: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by tackling institutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as President of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997.

Biography of Nelson Mandela Name : Nelson Mandela Occupation : Politician, Activist , Humanitarian,

Philanthropist, Philosopher, Lawyer & Anti-apartheid revolutionary

Birth Date : 18 July 1918Death Date : 5 December 2013 (aged 95)Place of Birth : Mvezo, Cape Province, Union of South AfricaPlace of Death : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaPolitical party : African National CongressNickname : MadebaWorks : The Long Walk to Freedom Awards : Sakharov Prize (1988) Bharat Ratna (1990)

Nobel Peace Prize(1993) Order of Lenin, Presidential Medal of Freedom

Nelson Mandela(1918-2013)

People like Him

Mahatma Gandhi

Bangabandhu Sheikh Majubar Rahman

Discussion Nelson Mandela guided South Africa from the

shackles of apartheid to a multi-racial democracy, as an icon of peace and reconciliation who came to embody the struggle for justice around the world.

“I hate race discrimination most intensely and in all its manifestations. I have fought it all during my life; I will fight it now, and will do so until the end of days,” Mandela said in his acceptance speech on becoming South Africa’s first black president in 1994.

Continued “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this

struggle of the African People. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination.”

“We have, at last, achieved our political emancipation.”

“I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to see realized. But if it needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." he told in the court.

Comment on Him by famous persons

“He is the epicenter of our time, ours in South Africa, and yours, wherever you are.” Nadine Gordimer, the South African writer and Nobel Laureate for literature, once remarked.

Comment on Him by famous persons “Nelson Mandela reminds us that it always seems impossible until it is done. South Africa shows it is true. South After shows that we can change.”

“He was a man of patient blood, a son, a husband, a father. That’s I learnt from him. That’s you can learn too.” Barack Obama says in his speech in an Award Giving ceremony in 2015 when he was awarded Mandela Award 2015.

Key words: Apartheid = Discrimination Icon = Symbol Shackles = ChainDiscrimination = DifferencesManifestation = Presentation Healing = Curing Emancipation = Liberation Multi racial = One to all races Prestige = Fame, InfluenceCharisma = Fasination

Task One: Writing Write a short Paragraph on Nelson Mandela

with 150 words.

Task Two: Speaking Talk about a world famous person you admire.

You should saya. Who is the person?b. How do you know him?c. Why he is famous in the world?d. What are the contributions of the person to

the society as well as the nation ?e. Discuss his characteristics and personality.

Conclusion: Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest leaders in the world history. His name is written in golden letters in the history, philosophy and politics. He has been imprisoned about nearly three decades. After all he did not lose his hope and aspiration. Moreover, his true spirit makes the African people free and happy. That’s why he is remembered in deep respect and honor by the whole people of the world.

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