LUOA cry the beloved country
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why is Jarvis initially hurt by his son's essay?
His son felt like he was uninformed about the real world.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which word best describes the people's feelings about judges?
Honorable
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what surprises Jarvis the most about his son's funeral?
How many races and types of people were present
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why did Arthur Jarvis ultimately devote himself to the cause of the natives?
It was right.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, who does it seem was in charge of the incident that led Absalom to Arthur Jarvis's house?
Johannes
In Cry, the Beloved Country, who is the man with the "great bull voice"?
John Kumalo
Both Kumalo and Jarvis use weather metaphors to explain their feelings about the news of their sons. Explain the connection between the two images. What do they symbolize? What do the different images reveal about the characters?
Kumalo uses the metaphor of sleeping man and a storm. The sleeping man does not know that the storm is coming and he can do nothing to prevent it. The storm comes and destroys his home, and the only thing he can do now is just to fix its damage. The metaphor that Jarvis uses is of a farm underneath of a cloudless sky. That means that bad news can come at anytime without warning. These images reveal that everyone around Kumalo knew that his son was in danger but never told him. While, Jarvis's son could get himself into trouble with no warning at all.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what is John Kumalo afraid of?
Losing his possessions
In Cry, the Beloved Country, upon what issue did Arthur and James Jarvis disagree?
Natives
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what are Matthew and Parfuri's verdicts?
Not guilty
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what do Kumalo and the girl agree to do to resolve her situation?
She will marry Absalom and return home with Kumalo.
Explain what this sentence reveals about the character of the "great bull." "There is no applause in prison."
The Great Bull likes to take a loud stand against oppression: he enjoys giving speeches about the injustices black South Africans face. But while others who protest against apartheid are willing to do whatever it takes and accept that arrest and imprisonment is a risk, John Kumalo does not. If he goes to prison, there is no one to applaud him for his speeches.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why does Kumalo go to see the girl?
To see if she still wants to marry his son
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why does Kumalo go to see his brother John?
To tell him that power corrupts, and love is greater than force
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why does the clerk not silence the court after Absalom's sentencing?
You cannot silence a broken heart.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what words seem to both hurt and heal Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis?
"Allow me a minute."
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what are the police afraid John Kumalo will cause?
A strike
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why does Absalom plead "not guilty" in his case even though he admits to killing Arthur Jarvis?
Because he will admit to the killing but not murder
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what is the main idea of John Kumalo's argument?
Black workers should get an equal share of profits for their work in the mines, or else not work.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what is the main idea of Arthur's book?
Europeans should change their habits and procedures now that they have seen their impact on native society.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what are Matthew and Pafuri's sentences?
Freedom
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what is Absalom's verdict?
Guilty of murder
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what is Absalom's sentence?
Hanging
As James Jarvis sits in his son's house realizing how little he knew of him, he notices four paintings on the wall. Match the title/description of the painting to its significance for Arthur as a character.
He acted like Christ: acting like Him Abraham Lincoln: inspired by men who fought for freedom Vergelegen: honored south africa culture Willows in the winter: valued nature & countryside
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what favor does Kumalo ask of Mrs. Lithebe when he returns from visiting "the girl?"
He asks to let the girl stay with them.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what brings Kumalo to the house where Jarvis is a guest?
He came to look for Sibeko's daughter.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why does the policeman think that Jarvis won't pass the bloodstain anymore?
He can't take it anymore.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what does Msimangu do for Kumalo before they part?
He gives him money.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, who is Mr. Carmichael?
He is Absalom's lawyer.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, how does reading Arthur's essay ultimately change Jarvis's feelings?
He is no longer afraid.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what is Msimangu doing that no other black priest has done?
He is retiring to a special home for priests.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what desire does Gertrude discuss with Mrs. Lithebe and the girl?
Her desire to become a nun.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what piece(s) of news brings hope to Absolom's eyes in the prison?
His father has found a lawyer. He can marry the girl.
