In "Nelson Mandela's Nobel Peace Prize Lecture" why does Mandela reference other Nobel Peace Prize recipients and how does this contribute to the power of his speech?

Based on how the stage directions are used in this excerpt from act 1 scene 1 of richard iii what was likely the main purpose of providing stage directions in drama

Which two of these excerpts from homer’s odyssey depict the gods’ involvement in mortal affairs?

Ivansanger rainsfordgeneral zaroffwhitneyadventurous hunter; calm and composed; considers himself a realist; new yorker; veteran of world war ia hunter; sympathetic to the plight of voiceless, defenseless animals; cautiouscossack; mute; formidable physical stature; wears a black uniform; used to whip prisoners for the great white czarcossack; aristocrat; has sharp, pointed teeth and red lips; devoid of humanity and emotion