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Cry the Beloved Country

"Cry, the Beloved Country" is a novel that was written by Alan Paton, and first published in 1948. The story is based in tribal Africa.

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What is the significance of the name Absalom in Cry the Beloved Country?

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Paton makes a lot of allusions to the Bible in his book Cry, the Beloved Country. Absalom's request for his son to be named Peter is an allusion to Peter, a disciple of Christ who was known for denying knowing Christ after he was arrested. When Christ was resurrected, Peter renewed his allegiance to him and the Gospel.

This can be compared with Absalom's mistakes in the book (namely, the murder of Arthur Jarvis) and his turning away from God. Naming his son Peter symbolizes his apology and repentance to his father, Stephen.

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What is the rising action of Cry the Beloved Country?

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In the novel "Cry, the Beloved Country", the rising action occurs when protagonist, Stephen Kumalo, the father, travels to Johannesburg, South Africa in search of his son.

Who is the Author of cry the beloved country?

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Alan Paton wrote Cry the Beloved Country.

What is a quote that describes Stephen kumalo in Cry the Beloved Country?

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"Here in my heart there is nothing but fear.Fear, fear, fear." (Chapter 11 page 105)

Is there a personification in cry the beloved country?

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The diction in Cry, the Beloved Country is short and repetetive creating a tone of innocence and vulnerability.

What is falling action for cry the beloved country?

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When Billy is depressed that the fact his dogs died. The climax was when his dogs died so it couldn't have been when Billy won the golden cup.

What are the settings in Cry the Beloved Country by Alan paton?

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The setting for the book Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton is the South African city of Johannesburg.

What is the climax of Cry the Beloved Country?

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The climax occurs once Kumalo returns to Ndotsheni. Even after his son's trial Kumalo has many hurdles to overcome. He wants to restore his town, but that has been made even harder by his son's actions. The climax occurs when Kumalo receives the letter from Jarvis while the Bishop is there. This letter is an act of forgiveness that allows Kumalo to continue the work he is doing.

Where is the paradox in Cry the Beloved Country?

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Some paradoxes are:

A priest's (Stephen Kumalo) son (Absalom) commits murder.

A white man (James Jarvis) who fights for the dignity of South African blacks in senselessly murdered.

The father of the murdered son (Arthur Jarvis) helps the father of the son who murdered (Stephen Kumalo) to keep a disintegrating native tribe together.

Who has hundreds of books in Cry the Beloved Country?

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Arthur Jarvis - the reformer for native rights who was killed by Absalom - has hundreds of books. He is an avid reader of historical books, like Abraham Lincoln's speeches.

What are some biblical parallels in Cry the Beloved Country?

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The most obvious biblical parallel is between Absalom (Stephen Kumalo's son) and the biblical Absalom.

Check out the story of the biblical Absalom in Wikipedia.

Here are a few parallels:

Both Absaloms...

-rebelled against their fathers

-died by hanging

-greatly grieved their fathers

-were greedy

What is the sequel to cry the beloved country?

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As of December 2011, no sequel to Cry the Beloved Country has been made.

Why does Pastor Stephen Kumalo not want to open his letter?

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because he thinks they might give him bad news

What is the most important event in the 3rd book of Cry the Beloved Country?

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That Ndotsheni is being rebuilt by James Jarvis and theres an agricultural demonstrator, theyre building a dam, and they are doing everything they can to try to rebuild that sustainability level in ndotsheni. Jarvis ultimately helps Kumalo

What is ironic about the fact that it was Arthur Jarvis who was killed by Absalom Kumalo in the novel Cry the Beloved Country?

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arthur was a white man who wanted to end segregation. he tried to help people like absalom and absalom ended up killing him.