Nelson Mandela Essay, Research Paper

Nelson Mandela

Introduction

Nelson Mandela was a son of a tribal chief. Nelson was a lawyer and

worked tire-lessly to free his people. Nelson has been in jail for twenty-six

years. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandla was born on July 18, 1918 at Transku area of

South Africa.

Nelson Mandela gave a speech Sestember 21, 1953. The quotation was adapted

from an article by Jawaharlal Nehru:

There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to

pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach

the mountainouss of our desires.

Growing Up

Nelson had a tribal name Rolihlahla. Rolihlahla means one who brings

trouble on his self.

He grew up in Transku territy of South Africa. Qunu, the valleyhe grew p

in, is surrounded by hills that are covered with grass. Nelson was the youngest

out of four kids. He had three sisters and none brothers. He looked after the

cattle and sheep. He would help plow the field when it was time and helped his

farther do chores. When the chores were done he would hunt, play soccer, or

fight with sticks. He would listen to elders talk about African history.

Nelson’s farther was the chief couselor to the Paramount chief of the

tribe The Trrembu. His great grand-farther had been king of the same tribe

years ago.

The farther of Nelson Mandela died when Nelson was twelve. Nelson went to

his uncles home when his ferther died where he got good education. His uncle

and his wife