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    shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountain top of our desires". These are the words of a man‚ Nelson Mandela‚ who fought for something that many would shy away from. He led the anti-apartheid movement‚ became the president of the African National Congress Youth League‚ and later became the president of South Africa winning the Nobel Peace Prize. 1942 started Nelson Mandela’s participation in the racial oppression in South Africa. He joined the African National Congress (ANC)

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    1. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in the small village of Mvezo in Transkei‚ South Africa. His Father named him Rolihlahla‚ which means "pulling the branch of the tree"‚ or "troublemaker." The name Nelson was not given until his first day at school.Nelson Mandela’s father was Gadla Henry served as chief of the town of Mvezo.Nelson Mandela was the son of the third wife‚ Nosekeni fanny. She was a Methodist‚ and Nelson followed in her footsteps‚ attending a Methodist missionary

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    Marilyn Monroe‚ was she perhaps one of the greatest movie stars of all time? We know Marilyn‚ but who was she underneath it all? Well to start‚ her name wasn’t always Marilyn‚ it was Norma Jeane. Her mother‚ Gladys Baker‚ was thought to have slight mental health issues that later progressed and made it clear that she was in fact “insane”. Norma Jeane had a childhood that would shape who she became later in life. Yes‚ she was a great star‚ but she was also a completely different person. The person

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    Nelson Mandela

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    Kaira Mrs. Siwy 10th Literature and Composition H/ 3 31 January 2013 Nelson Mandela: The Gentle Soul That Changed South Africa “Mandela’s tribal name‚ Rolihlahla‚ means‚ “one who brings trouble upon himself” (Contemporary Black N.p). Ironic because Nelson Mandela was arrested and convicted of treason‚ sabotage‚ along with other charges and was sentenced to life in prison. During a time when apartheid was at its worst‚ Nelson Mandela went against the grain by thinking differently and risking and

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    won the Nobel Peace Prize‚ Nelson Mandela died peacefully at his home in Houghton‚ Johannesburg‚ at the age of 95. He was buried in Qunu‚ in the Eastern Cape. Generally‚ when most people think of a prominent figure in South Africa‚ one name that always comes to our mind is‚ Nelson Mandela. I’m sure‚ just about everyone has heard the name Nelson Mandela once in their lifetime before‚ but who exactly is he? What has he done? Why is he so important? Well‚ no doubt Nelson Mandela is a very significance

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    03 Biography Marilyn Monroe Page 04 Biography Audrey Hepburn Page 05 Blonde VS Brunette Page 06 Audrey and Marilyn in present day Page 07 Conclusion Page 09 Bibliography Page 10 Filmography Page 11 Component B‚ Element 2 Research case study‚ Star Studies: Marilyn Monroe & Audrey Hepburn “The bombshell VS The Classy Lady” Two legendary icons who’s legacy will endure long after their deaths. Both Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe went

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    Nelson Mandela ANC In 1942‚ when he was 24‚ Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC). He formed a military component of this organization known as the MK‚ and he traveled to Algeria to organize military training for members of this group.. Upon his return to South Africa‚ Mandela was arrested for going between countries without a passport. He was tried for sabotage and trying to overthrow the government. He spent the next 28 years in prison where he continued to make a difference. [pic]

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    Half Nelson

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    that the techniques used while filming made it seem real. Documentary films are the closest to a truly realistic depiction of life‚ with actual people and events‚ however these are not the only films that deal with realism. In Ryan Fleck’s film‚ Half Nelson (Ryan Fleck‚ USA‚ 2006)‚ a realist style is used as a means of portraying the struggles of drug abuse‚ the demise of idealism as a lifestyle‚ and the perception of hopelessness for life in general. All three of which are themes evident throughout

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    NELSON MANDELA: A LONG WALK TO FREEDOM Q1. Who attended the freedom ceremony of South Africa? A1. Many people attended the freedom ceremony of south Africa. Many international leaders also attended the freedom ceremony of South Africa. It was a great ceremony. Q2. What does Mandela thank the international leaders for? A2. Mandela thanks the international leaders for supporting him. He says it is a victory for peace and justice. It is a victory

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    connections; his great-grandfather was a King and Mandela’s father is a respected counselor to the Thembu royal family. His father has four wives and He is one of thirteen children. On his first day of school‚ Rolihlahla is given the English name Nelson by an African teacher. After receiving a good education at local boarding schools‚ Mandela enters Fort Hare University and completes two years before deciding to leave for Johannesburg to avoid a marriage arranged for him by his guardian‚ Chief Jongintaba

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