Mandela fits the job description for a hero in the modern world
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South African President Nelson Mandela is certainly not a hero in the traditional sense. In the past, heroes were those who boldly sought conflict, but in modern society people are more likely to regard those who have the courage to seek reconciliation, rather than confrontation, as heroes. His actions clearly reflect the fact that complex societies must learn to adjust to deep internal differences. It is not justified to claim that the heroic age is past simply because modern heroes do not show ruthlessness.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Open season for prose
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Most sports journalists are keen to go beyond simply reporting what happened in a match or competition. They often use language associated with making moral and aesthetic judgements, and are keen to judge a competitor's character as much as his or her performance. Competitors are obliged to prove themselves in a way which is not required of other public figures, such as artists or musicians. In some cases, sports journalism greatly stretches the boundaries of reality.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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