Today, we continued our discussion on autobiography. Dr.Ed discussed on the use of clothing. This aspect can be seen in the story where it says ‘Apartheid’s regulations extended even to clothing. What it shows here is that the use of clothing is considered as symbolic to freeman and prisoner. There are other variety uses of clothing like to show the hierarchical position in society. If we take a glance during the early Vitorian and Romantic period, the ladies usually wear heavy gowns with jewelleries and hair bands attached them. For those who do not come under this category will only wear simple clothing. This is because of the royal patriarchal family where men and ladies have dresses which show their position in the society whereas those who do not fall under the royal family are not required to wear the same clothing as they because the power and status will decrease. Apart from that the use of clothing can also be as a form of controlling people which reflects theirselves. Dr.Ed has also stated there are lessons which we can gain from this story. One of it is the need to speak out for own rights. The word “our” is talking about the community. We have to be strong in order to speak because only by speaking we can reveal our judgement and acceptability of what we are saying. Also be willing to pay the price for your stand shows that you are doing for yourself, not for anybody, so whatever decision you make will not go waste. Generally, Nelson Mandela is actually trying to express his willingness to sacrifice his youth. Does it sound very motivational? Yes indeed and he is a person who has a strong heart on giving whatever things that he need to say. What a wonderful person.
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