Winnie Mandela: Trial And Error Winnie Mandela, an international hero in the effort to achieve a multiracial democratic society, became both Nelson Madela’s wife and spokeswoman. Winnie fought for her beliefs relentlessly and eventually led herself to a life of pain. The parallel between Oedipus Rex and Winnie Mandela can be created, when considering the classic qualities of a tragic hero. A basically good and noble man by nature, Oedipus was tempted by fate and suffered greatly due to personal flaws. While society in general now questions fate, it has been accepted that every person contains innate tragic flaws. Winnie led a heroic l