CLEAN : Thousands of South Africans wait to file

The speaker reflects on attending Nelson Mandela's memorial service, expressing a need for personal mourning and collective celebration. They emphasize the importance of honoring Mandela's legacy as a father figure to the nation and the world. The experience of seeing Mandela lying in state evokes memories of his leadership and the dream he inspired for the marginalized and oppressed. The speaker concludes by reaffirming a personal commitment to uphold Mandela's values.

What emotions did the speaker express upon seeing Mandela lying in state?

What does the speaker mean by reconnecting with the dream of Nelson Mandela?