Question

how did nelson mandela’s view of \freedom\ change from the time he was a child, to being a student and finally to when he was released from prison.

Explanation:

To answer this, we analyze Mandela's life stages: childhood (traditional tribal freedom), student (yearning for personal freedom), and post - prison (collective freedom for all, including racial equality). His view evolved from individual to inclusive, understanding freedom as not just personal but also ending apartheid and ensuring rights for all races.

Answer:

In childhood, Mandela's idea of freedom was rooted in the traditional, carefree life of his tribe, like being able to roam, play, and follow tribal customs without external constraints. As a student, he sought personal freedom—freedom to study, make choices about his future, and break from some tribal expectations (e.g., arranged marriage). Later, especially after his prison experience, his view shifted to collective freedom: freedom from racial oppression (apartheid), where all races (Black, White, etc.) have equal rights, opportunities, and dignity. This evolution came from his political awakening, fighting against apartheid, and realizing that true freedom couldn't exist for one group while others were oppressed.