Question

5 In a country like South Africa, it was almost impossible for a man of my birth and

colour to fulfill both of those obligations. In South Africa, a man of colour who

attempted to live as a human being was punished and isolated.

(a) Why does the speaker say ‘like South Africa’?

(b) What do the words ‘birth’ and ‘colour’ signify?

(c) Which obligations are being referred to ?

(d) Why was it impossible to fulfill those obligations ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Twin Responsibilities: Nelson Mandela thought that every man has twin obligations. ... In South Africa, it was impossible for blacks like him to fulfil both those obligations. If any black tried to live like a free human being, he was punished and isolated.