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प्रश्न
Does Mandela think the oppressor is free? Why/why not?
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उत्तर
Mandela does not think that the oppressor is free because according to him 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.
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