In Alan Paton’s Cry, the nation, John Kumalo and Dubula are joined in South Africa’s racial treacheries. However, while Kumalo makes reference to complaints without proposing sensible arrangements, Dubula speaks to positive change. Also the likelihood of collaboration among whites and blacks. Paton contrasts Kumalo…
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Author
Alan Paton
Country
South Africa
Original language
English
Genre
Novel
Setting
Johannesburg and Natal, 1940s
Publication date
February 1, 1948
Major Characters
Stephen Kumalo, Theophilus Msimangu, Absalom Kumalo, Gertrude Kumalo, James Jarvis, Arthur Jarvis, Dubula, Mr. Carmichael
Subject
The novel takes place during the historical period of growing racial tension and conflict that led to the political policy of apartheid in South Africa. The main subjects of Cry The Beloved Country are racism and apartheid