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Which statement best reflects Nelson Mandela’s view on forgiveness as described in the chapter?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 10 · English · Nelson Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom
  1. Forgiveness is a sign of weakness that must be avoided.
  2. Forgiveness is essential for healing and building a new nation.
  3. Only the guilty should be forgiven, not the victims.
  4. Forgiveness is unnecessary if justice is served.
Answer
Forgiveness is essential for healing and building a new nation.

The correct answer is Forgiveness is essential for healing and building a new nation. — Choose the option that most accurately mirrors Mandela’s expressed view.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Find the passage where Mandela talks about forgiveness and reconciliation.
  2. Read the sentence(s) that convey his attitude toward forgiving others.
  3. Compare each of the four options with the meaning of those sentences.
  4. Choose the option that most accurately mirrors Mandela’s expressed view.
Common mistake: Selecting an option that suggests forgiveness is a weakness or unnecessary

Concept tested: Mandela’s view on forgiveness

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