Cry the Beloved Country - Chapters 33-36
Napoleon is grateful for the help, but he also feels it is a repayment for what white people did to them. He also does not think the valley would support all the people of the tribe if they came back after it was restored.
Explain Napoleon's position on Jarvis' help.
1. His wife knew what was being done and had a part in it. 2. The things they were doing were in memory of their son. 3. He wants to build a new church because his son wished it.
List three important things the letter from Jarvis brings.
1. Better crops will be grown. 2. He will make a dam. 3. A kraal will be built for the cattle.
List three things about Letsitsi's plan.
The phrase "such a thing is not done lightly" means that the thing referred to in the phrase is not done easily or without thought.
The phrase "such a thing is not done lightly" is used repeatedly throughout the book. Explain the meaning of the phrase.
leave
What does the bishop instruct the umfundisi to do?
none of the answers
What does the sunrise symbolize?
His son's execution
What does umfundisi know will happen at sunrise?
a wreath
What gift do the people of St. Mark's Church give in honor of the dead?
none of the answers
What sad news does the milk carrier bring?
someone who will teach them to farm correctly
Who is Napoleon Letsitsi?
because they must give up some of their things
Why are the people resistant to Letsitsi's ideas?
to practice his Zulu
Why does the boy on the horse come back to visit umfundisi?
to pray
Why does umfundisi go to the mountain?
because is unsure if his son indirectly caused the death
Why does umfundisi hesitate to send his condolences?
