Pair the following words as opposites (antonyms): Despair, Kind, Fresh, Strange, Normal, Fierce, Corrupt, Selfish [Options: hope, cruel, stale, familiar, eccentric, gentle, honest, generous]

Answer the following questions based on the memoir "I am Sorry"—The Hardest Three Words to Say: a. How does the author remember his family environment when he was a small boy? b. Why does the author blame the system more than his father? c. How does the principle of forgiveness work? d. How does the author interpret the noises, squalls and tantrums of his children? e. Why did the author decide to educate his children in Swaziland? f. How does the author define human life? g. According to the author, is it heredity or environment that shapes a man’s character? Explain. h. Why is forgiveness important in our life?

Desmond Tutu once said, “Forgiving is not forgetting; it’s actually remembering–remembering and not using your right to hit back. It’s a second chance for a new beginning.” Does this quotation apply to this text? Analyze.

The author interprets ‘I am sorry’ as the three hardest words to say. How does it apply to your life? Explain with a relatable personal example.