3.06 : Cry the Beloved Country D

How has Absalom changed since arriving in Johannesburg?

Absalom has fallen into the wrong crowd, lost his moral center, and made poor choices since moving to Johannesburg

Why does Absalom kill Arthur Jarvis?

Absalom murders Jarvis, a fair-minded man opposed to the injustice, out of fear rather than anger; the murder lands him and jail and suggests how society's ills threaten all South Africans

How does Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton, reflect the cultural experiences of South Africans in the late 1940's?

by depicting how Kumalo is robbed upon arrival in Johannesburg, the novel reflects the crime that was prevalent in urban areas of South Africa in the 1940's

How does Alan Paton convey his views of South African society in Cry, the Beloved Country?

by depicting the crime and poverty that exist in Johannesburg, Paton communicates the idea that the city is a dangerous and corrupt place

How do historical realities influence Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country?

crime was common in Johannesburg in the 1940's, and this is reflected in the novel when Kumalo is robbed when he first arrives in the city

What does Kumalo's meeting with his sister, Gertrude, reveal about his character?

though Kumalo is ashamed of Gertrude's actions, their meeting shows Kumalo's capacity for sympathy and kindness since he still wants to take her home