Did Gandhi's and Mandela's childhood and upbringing prepare them for future roles?

Focusing on the early lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, this essay explores how their childhoods shaped their future leadership roles. It examines the influences and experiences that defined Gandhi from his birth to India's liberation, and Mandela from his upbringing through his imprisonment. By analyzing these formative years, the essay highlights the connections between their personal histories and their later contributions to political movements.