Cry, the beloved country 13- 27

What devastating news does umfundisi hear?

Absalom and his cousin are responsible for the murder.

As James Jarvis sits in his son's house realizing how little he knew of him, he notices four paintings on the wall. Consider what relevance each of these paintings had to Arthur Jarvis' life. (Feel free to look up Vergelegen.)

Each painting resembled something different. Christ crucified could be related to how the black people have to suffer in the mines and how their civilization is suffering because of their actions in the past. Abraham Lincoln was his role model and he changed the future for the better. The house of Vergelegen resembles what people want but can't accomplish. The blacks want freedom to be able to own land and houses. Leafless willows by a river in a wintry field I think means something about seasons or new beginnings because after winter is sunshine and warmer weather.

What favor does umfundisi ask of Mrs. Lithebe?

He asks to let the girl stay with them.

What brings umfundisi to the house where Jarvis is a guest?

He came to look for Sibeko's daughter.

What hope does umfundisi have that Absalom is not the one who murdered Arthur Jarvis?

He can think of nothing that wolud indicate that his son was capable of such a thing.

What bothers umfundisi most about Absalom's choices?

He doesn't seem to regret them.

How do the situations facing umfundisi encourage him?

He feels like they will make him a better pastor.

Explain the image the captain uses to describe Harry's possible promotion.

He uses his job as an example. Like sitting on the top of a volcano.

What desire does Gertrude discuss with Mrs. Lithebe and the girl?

Her desire to become a nun.

Explain what this statement means, "As long as there is life, there is hope for amendment of life."

It means that even if there is only a small ray of hope, it's still something. Umfundisi son's life can still be amended. Even though his past was very destructive, the son can still change.

Explain why James Jarvis felt as if John were describing a stranger to him rather than his own son.

James Jarvis didn't take the time to really get to know what his son's life was like. His wife understood him more but James wish he did.

Summarize the paper that James Jarvis reads that his son wrote.

James Jarvis son was saying how there was much dilemma in Johannesburg and that people should go to God and be happy. He thinks people can be happy without a lot of money and that they shouldn't discriminate blacks. He said that their civilization was no longer christian but is a tragic compound of fearful practice and desperate anxiety. People no longer spread love because they were constantly clutching onto their possessions and how much money they have.

Upon what issue did Arthur and James Jarvis disagree?

NOT all of the answers

Explain what Odendaalsrust is and why it is significant.

Odendaalsrust is a name of a mine. There are 4 names, all unpronounceable. It is significant because the name is beautiful to many and their is much gold there that is bountiful. People thought a second Johannesburg could be built there because their is so much gold.

Explain what this sentence reveals about the character of the "great bull." "There is no applause in prison."

People do not appreciate it in prison or really know what it means. The public no more then the people in prison.

Explain the context of the statement, "Nothing is ever quiet except for fools."

People stay or keep things quiet but the brave ones speak out about their opinion and what they believe.

What do umfundisi and the girl agree to do?

She will marry Absalom and return home with umfundisi.

Explain the metaphor umfundisi uses of the sleeping man with the storm coming.

The man is sleeping and there is a storm coming. People pass him but none wake him up. Either of fear or they just don't see him. He didn't find out about his son before it was too late. He was "asleep" and other people knew and didn't inform him about it. Umfundisi didn't know what was coming.

Explain how Msimangu's sermon seems to speak directly to umfundisi?

The sermon speaks to him with a voice and with a sad face. He is very direct and precise.

Explain this sentence's context, "Out of a cloudless sky these things come."

Things come out of nowhere and that sometimes good things can come out of bad things

What are the police afraid John Kumalo will incite?

a strike

Which word best describes umfundisi's state when he sees Jarvis?

addled

What do white people realize when they think of every black man and black woman refusing to work?

all of the answers

How old is the girl?

approximately 16

Why does the policeman think that Jarvis won't pass the bloodstain anymore?

because he can't take it anymore

Why does Absalom plead "not guilty" in his case even though he admits to killing Arthur Jarvis?

because he will admit to killing but not murder

Why did Arthur Jarvis ultimately devote himself to the cause of the natives?

because it was right

Why does Father Vincent say sorrow is better than fear?

because something can be done about sorrow, but not fear

What condition is threatening Mr. Jarvis' and other famers' land?

drought

What does "pro deo" mean?

for god

What reason does the young white man from the reformatory school give for his poor behavior toward umfundisi?

he was disappointed

What emotion does umfundisi regret while speaking to the girl?

his desire to hurt the girl

Which word best describes the people's feelings about judges?

honorable

What is John Kumalo afraid of?

losing his possessions

Which word best describes Absalom's reaction to his father's questions?

reluctance

Why is the girl no longer employed by the Smiths?

she was arrested

What detail does John Kumalo's hope for his son rest upon?

that no one can prove his son was there

What in particular does umfundisi feel passionate for when he returns home?

the schools

Who is Mr. Carmichael?

He is Absalom's lawyer.

Why is Jarvis initially hurt by his son's essay?

His son felt like he was uninformed about the real world.

Why is the newspaper headline unfortunate timing?

It may impact Absalom's case.

Who does it seem was in charge of the incident?

Johannes

Who is the man with the "great bull voice"?

John Kumalo

Why does umfundisi go to see the girl?

to see if she still wants to marry his son

What sound advice does Father Vincent give umfundisi?

to slowly rebuild a relationship with Absalom

Why does the police captain come to see Mr. Jarvis?

to tell him about his son's murder

What does Msimangu call sin in the umfundisi's life?

worry

What words seem to both hurt and heal Mr. & Mrs. Jarvis?

"allow me a minute"