Firstly, 'Long Walk to Freedom' sets a standard for storytelling about the fight for human rights. It shows that a personal narrative can be a powerful tool to expose systemic oppression. Other novels may follow this example and use personal stories to highlight human rights issues.
It also provides a framework for understanding long - term struggles for freedom. Many novels that deal with human rights issues, such as those about the civil rights movement in the US, can draw inspiration from Mandela's decades - long fight. The perseverance and hope in 'Long Walk to Freedom' can be seen as a model for other authors.