How Does Nelson Mandela Change

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There is a visible change of mindset in James as he becomes closer to Nelson Mandela throughout the film. Prior to being assigned as Mandela’s guard, James arrives on Robbin Island as a believer in the Apartheid in South Africa. When he gets the job in the censorship office, though, it becomes apparent to him of the wrong in the Apartheid. As he interacted with Mandela, James was able to see him as a charismatic bright person, ultimately impacting his initial terrorist perspective of him. This realization allowed him to change his beliefs and attitude toward the Apartheid in general. In terms of the violence, James knew the way black Africans were treated was wrong but societal expectations prevented him from outwardly helping them or feeling