A LONG WALK TO FREEDOM: SUMMARY, GLOSSARY, ANTONYMS, SYNONYMS AND COMPREHENSION QESITONS AND ANSWERS

 A LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Glossary:

1.     Obligations: Duties or responsibilities that one is required to fulfill.

2.     Civil: Relating to the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a society.

3.     Humane: Showing compassion and kindness towards others.

4.     Inclinations: Tendencies or preferences.

5.     Twilight existence: A life lived in secrecy and obscurity.

6.     Rebellion: Defiance or resistance against authority or oppression.

7.     Hunger: Strong desire or craving.

8.     Transitory: Temporary or short-lived.

9.     Honourable: Deserving respect and admiration.

10.  Obstructed: Blocked or hindered.

11.  Animated: Inspired or motivated.

12.  Indivisible: Cannot be divided or separated.

13.  Oppressor: A person or group that exercises unjust or cruel power over others.

14.  Prejudice: Preconceived opinion or judgment formed without adequate knowledge.

15.  Narrow-mindedness: Limited or intolerant thinking.

16.  Humanity: The quality of being humane or compassionate.

17.  Liberated: Set free or released.

18.  Robbed: Deprived or taken away.

19.  Transformed: Changed or converted.

20.  Bold: Fearless or courageous.

21.  Virtuous: Having high moral standards and principles.

22.  Self-sacrificing: Willing to sacrifice one's own interests for the benefit of others.

23.  Oppressed: Subject to unjust treatment or control.

24.  Dignity: Respect and honor in one's behavior and treatment.

25.  Freedom: The state of being free, without restrictions or oppression

 

Antonyms:

1.     Safe - Dangerous

2.     Obligations - Freedoms

3.     Human - Inhumane

4.     Free - Restricted

5.     Included - Prevented

6.     Lawful - Criminal

7.     Loved - Without a home

8.     Virtuous - Selfish

9.     Oppressed - Liberated

10.  Locked - Released

11.  Prejudice - Open-mindedness

12.  Liberated - Imprisoned

13.  Compassion - Hatred

14.  Fearless - Fearful

15.  Respect - Disrespect

16.  Courageous - Timid

17.  Morality - Immorality

18.  Injustice - Justice

19.  Obeyed - Defied

20.  Temporary - Permanent

 

Synonyms:

1.     Twin - Dual

2.     Obligations - Responsibilities

3.     Civil - Civic

4.     Humane - Compassionate

5.     Fulfil - Satisfy

6.     Punished - Penalized

7.     Isolated - Secluded

8.     Hunger - Craving

9.     Freedom - Liberty

10.  Transitory - Temporary

11.  Yearned - Longed

12.  Honourable - Respectable

13.  Obstructed - Hindered

14.  Animated - Inspired

15.  Indivisible - Inseparable

16.  Oppressor - Tyrant

17.  Prejudice - Bias

18.  Narrow-mindedness - Intolerance

19.  Humanity - Compassion

20.  Liberated - Freed

 

Comprehension Questions and Answers:

1.     What are the twin obligations that every man has in life, according to Nelson Mandela?

Ans: According to Nelson Mandela, every man has twin obligations: obligations to his family (parents, wife, and children) and obligations to his people, community, and country.

2.     Why was it almost impossible for a man of Mandela's birth and color to fulfill both of his obligations in South Africa?

Ans: In South Africa, during Mandela's time, a man of color who attempted to live as a human being was punished and isolated. If he tried to fulfill his duty to his people, he was forcibly separated from his family and home, leading to a life of secrecy and rebellion.

3.     Describe Mandela's early view of freedom.

Ans: Mandela was born free and enjoyed freedom in every way that he knew. He had the freedom to run, swim, and play in his village as long as he obeyed his father and followed tribal customs.

4.     What changed Mandela's perception of freedom as he grew older?

Ans: As Mandela grew older, he realized that his boyhood freedom was an illusion. He discovered that his freedom had already been taken away because of the apartheid system in South Africa, which oppressed people of color.

5.     How did Mandela's hunger for freedom evolve from personal desires to a greater cause?

Ans: Initially, Mandela wanted freedom for himself, such as the freedom to stay out at night, read, and go where he chose. However, as he saw the curtailment of freedom for his brothers and sisters who looked like him, his desire for personal freedom grew into a hunger for the freedom of his people.

6.     Why did Mandela join the African National Congress (ANC)?

Ans: Mandela joined the ANC because he wanted the freedom of his people to live with dignity and self-respect. He believed in the liberation of both the oppressed and the oppressor.

7.     What does Mandela mean by "Freedom is indivisible"?

Ans: Mandela means that freedom cannot be separated or divided. The lack of freedom for one person or group of people is the lack of freedom for all. If any person is oppressed, it affects the freedom of others as well.

8.     How does Mandela view the oppressor and the oppressed?

Ans: Mandela believes that the oppressor must be liberated just as much as the oppressed. Taking away someone else's freedom makes the oppressor a prisoner of hatred and prejudice. Both the oppressor and the oppressed are robbed of their humanity.

9.     What transformed Mandela from a frightened young man to a bold one?

Ans: Mandela's desire for the freedom of his people, along with the hunger for their dignity and self-respect, transformed him from a frightened young man into a bold leader.

10.  What did Mandela's desire for freedom lead him to do, even at the cost of personal sacrifices?

Ans: Mandela's desire for freedom led him to join the African National Congress and engage in activities that challenged the apartheid regime. He was willing to sacrifice his personal freedoms, family life, and even his own freedom to fight for the liberation of his people.