How did Mandela's understanding of freedom change with age and
experience?
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as a boy mandela did not have hunger for freedom as he thought that he was free as long as he obeyed his father and the Bible by customs of his tribe. he thought he was free in every possible manner. he had certain needs as a teenager and certain needs as a young man. gradually he realised that he was selfish during his boy hood. he slowly understands that it is not just his freedom that is being curtailed but the freedom of all blacks. it is after attaining his understanding that he develops a hunger for the freedom of his people.
How did Mandela's understanding of freedom understanding of freedom change with age & experience?
During young age of freedom for Mandela meant a freedom on a personal level. The freedom to raise a family & the freedom to earn a livelihood.
After gaining experience the freedom mean a lot more to Nelson Mandela.
He wanted freedom for everybody, freedom from fear and prejudice.
Age & experience made his perspective wider.