Long Walk to Freedom

Long Walk to Freedom

by

Nelson Mandela

Long Walk to Freedom: Chapter 109 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
On April 12, 1992, with Sisulu and Tambo by his side, Mandela announces that he’s separating from Winnie. He says the divorce is for personal reasons and believes that Winnie may have had a more difficult life out of prison than he did, due to how many things she had to do alone.
Similar to his first divorce, Mandela tries to take responsibility for his role in the dissolution of his marriage, portraying Winnie in a positive way. He tries to strike a tone of unity and compromise even when discussing difficult topics like divorce.
Themes
Negotiation, Democracy, and Progress Theme Icon