Glory and Hope

Glory and Hope

By Nelson Mandela

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1. Read the first paragraph. What would you say is the tone of this paragraph? Explain.

2. Critical Viewing: Look at the picture on page 443. How do you think Mandela felt when this picture was taken? (Infer)

3. Building Vocabulary: What does it mean to "confer" something to somebody?

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4. Reading Strategy: How does Mandela use this negative description of South Africa's past to express a positive message for the future?

5. Critical Viewing: Look at the map on page 444. Cities marked with a star are national capitals. Why do you suppose South Africa has three national capitals? (Speculate)

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6. Interpret: What is the "valley of darkness" to which Mandela refers?

Check Your Comprehension

7. According to Mandela, what is "newborn" in South Africa.

Critical Thinking

8. Citing examples, describe what life was like in the old South Africa.

9. Describe the new South Africa that Mandela envisions.

10. What ideas in Mandela’s speech are especially important for safeguarding the human rights of all people throughout today’s world? Explain.