Cry Freedom: Story of Struggle and Escape

Key Figures

Ken Robertson: Journalist and photographer at the Daily Dispatch.

Mamphela Ramphele: A 20-year-old black woman working at the Daily Dispatch.

Plot Summary

Preliminary Situation

Woods learned about the mistreatment of black people by white people, reported in the Daily Dispatch. Ramphele approached the editor about Biko. Biko was interested in Woods to publish his ideas.

Inciting Event

Woods visited Biko, who was under house arrest for inciting revolution. They visited a clinic in Zanempilo and a black township to show Woods the living conditions of black people.

Rising Action

Biko spoke at a stadium advocating for black rule, equal laws, and non-violence. He was arrested. Police attacked a church, reported in the newspaper despite risks. Dilima accused the police, leading to Woods being banned for not revealing a witness. Ramphele and Tenjy were kidnapped and killed. Biko was imprisoned and killed. Woods' family received acid-laced T-shirts.

Climax

Woods decided to escape to England to edit his manuscript.

Woods met his family in Lesotho after crossing the border.

Resolution

Woods and his family prepared to leave South Africa.

The pilot confirmed seven passengers with UN passports, allowing Woods to escape the South African system.

Ending Type

Open ending: Uncertainty about publishing the manuscript and safe arrival in England.

Personal Opinion

We enjoyed the adventure and the fight for freedom. We appreciate stories where individuals challenge societal norms and fight for justice. We would prefer a written conclusion to the story, detailing the family's escape to England.