Influential Figures and Their Impact

The speaker expresses deep admiration for Martin Luther King, highlighting his influence and wishing to understand his thoughts during pivotal moments. Mandela is also praised, and Obama is mentioned as a potential future icon. The speaker reflects on the rarity of such influential figures and questions why tragedy often surrounds them.

Who does the speaker wish to have a conversation with to understand their thoughts and actions?

• Nelson Mandela

• Martin Luther King

• Barack Obama

• Mahatma Gandhi

Which two figures are mentioned as rare influential mentors?

• Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama

• Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton

• Steve Jobs and Bill Gates

• Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi

What does the speaker hope Barack Obama might become?

• A renowned artist

• A legendary musician

• A famous scientist

• The next influential icon

What common theme does the speaker notice about iconic figures?

• They all become politicians

• They often face tragedies

• They are all from the same country

• They all write books

Why does the speaker find it difficult to understand the connection between tragedy and greatness?

• Because tragedies are rare

• Because not all great people face tragedies

• Because tragedies are fictional

• Because tragedies are always publicized

What does the speaker question about the nature of iconic figures?

• Why they are always happy

• Why they are always famous

• Why they are always wealthy

• Why they must face tragedy