CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

NELSON MANDELA LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does ‘courage’ mean to Mandela?
A
to be very bold and braveheart
B
triumph over fear
C
never be fearful of anything
D
face all dangers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Mandela, courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. A brave man is not one who does not feel afraid, but one who conquers that fear.

Detailed explanation-2: -As per Mandela, courage means there is no presence of fear but to get victory over odds. A man can be brave not when he doesn’t feel fear or is not afraid of anyone or anything, but at the time, when he conquers or get victory over their fear.

Detailed explanation-3: -Courage is a choice that we can make over fear. Being courageous does not mean that we are not afraid. Being courageous means we are fearful but you choose to face our fears and take a step forward.

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