Cry the Beloved Country - Chapters 13-15

Msimangu's sermon applies to the situation Umfindisi is facing right now.

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

Umfundisi uses a metaphor which describes a man who faces a storm. He says that although the man cannot prevent the storm, he can rebuild his house. This can relate to his situation because although he has faced what can be considered a "storm" with many terrible things happening, he can still make things better. For example, he can rebuild his relationship with his son.

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

As long as someone is still living, it is still possible for them to turn themselves around, fix their mistakes, and become a better person. In Umfindisi's situation, there is still hope for his son to turn his life around.

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

He doesn't seem to regret them.

What bothers umfundisi most about Absalom's choices?

that no one can prove his son was there

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

Absalom and his cousin are responsible for the murder.

What devastating news does umfundisi hear?

worry

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

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

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

the schools

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

He was disappointed.

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

to focus on what he can do which is pray and rest

What sound advice does Father Vincent give umfundisi?

reluctance

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

because something can be done about sorrow, but not fear

Why does Father Vincent say sorrow is better than fear?

He feels like they will make him a better pastor.

How do the situations facing umfundisi encourage him?