Freedom | Universal Declaration of Human Rights | Paulo Coelho | Nadine Gordimer | Ishmael Beah PYQs

Welcome to today’s detailed literature lecture on three globally acclaimed writers — Paulo Coelho, Nadine Gordimer, and Ishmael Beah — whose short stories from the anthology Freedom: Short Stories Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights illuminate the universal quest for truth, dignity, and liberation.

In this comprehensive session, we explore:
📖 Paulo Coelho’s “In the Prison of Repose” – an autobiographical reflection on his incarceration in a psychiatric asylum and his struggle for creative freedom.
💔 Nadine Gordimer’s “Amnesty” – a poignant portrayal of waiting, love, and the unfinished dream of political freedom in apartheid-era South Africa.
🌍 Ishmael Beah’s “The ABC Antidote” – an inspiring allegory showing education as the most powerful antidote to ignorance, oppression, and war.

The lecture includes plot summaries, character analysis, key themes, and exam-focused answer-writing strategies, covering questions such as:

Significance of the title In the Prison of Repose

Autobiographical elements in Coelho’s writing

Education as liberation in The ABC Antidote

Symbolism and emotional depth in the ending of Amnesty


This video is perfect for English Literature students, NEP exam aspirants, UGC/college learners, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature and human rights.

✨ Learn how to analyze, connect, and write powerful answers that combine literary understanding with social awareness.

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