Question

Looking at Contrasts:

Nelson Mandela’s writing is marked by balance: many sentences have two parts in balance.

Use the following phrases to complete the sentences given below.

they can be taught to love. I was born free. but the triumph over it. but he who conquers that fear. to create such heights of character.

1. It requires such depths of oppression ______
2. Courage was not the absence of fear ______
3. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid ______
4. If people can learn to hate ______
5. I was not born with a hunger to be free. ______

Answer 1

1. It requires such depths of oppression to create such heights of character.
2. Courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it.
3. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid but he who conquers that fear.
4. If people can learn to hate they can be taught to love.
5. I was not born with a hunger to be free. I was born free.