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Oprahs Cry, The Beloved Country ‘?’ and Response

Oprahs Cry, The Beloved Country ‘?’ and Response. Question 1.

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Oprahs Cry, The Beloved Country ‘?’ and Response

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  1. Oprahs Cry, The Beloved Country ‘?’ and Response

  2. Question 1 In Chapter 12 an unnamed speaker asks: "Which do we prefer, a law-abiding, industrious and purposeful native people, or a lawless, idle and purposeless people? The truth is that we do not know, for we fear them both." In the context of the novel this appears to be an enlightened statement; but note how both alternatives fail to posit the autonomy of African people. Comment on this issue.

  3. Response 1 In Chapter 12 an unnamed speaker asks: "Which do we prefer, a law-abiding, industrious and purposeful native people, or a lawless, idle and purposeless people? The truth is that we do not know, for we fear them both.“ Neither of these statements or doings can free the African people. If option number one were to happen the Africans would know more and want equal rights, and war would come. But, if option number two were to happen then all the reckless people would destroy the economy and all the innocent with it. So neither of these things will help accomplish freedom for the Africans. But, if I were to choose one of these I would choose the first one, because there is a possibility of something good coming out of it.

  4. Question 2 What in your view is the significance of the visit to Ezenzeleni, the mission to the blind, in Chapter 13?

  5. Response 2 I think that chapter 13 was a very intense and impacting chapter. I this chapter when Msimangu and Kumalo go to it helps open Kumalo’s eyes. That is why the title ‘Mission to the Blind’ is such a good fit. During this Msimangu preaches for people in the church and it opens their eyes including Kumalo. This helps Kumalo regain his strength, and they can continue on their journey. But while Kumalo is listening to Msimangu he realizes how powerful Msimangu’s voice is, how it can comfort someone, and relieve them. That is why this is such a significant chapter.

  6. Question 3 Also in Chapter 15 Stephen complains to Father Vincent about Absalom: "He is a stranger," he said. "I cannot touch him, I cannot reach him." Give your interpretation of Absalom's state of mind and feeling.

  7. Response 3 If I were to write a story about Absolem and his point of view it would compare and contrast to ‘Cry, The Beloved Country’ in many ways. The main emotion I think Absolem would feel is probably lost. I would picture him being confused, and usually when people are confused their scared, then they make bad choices. I would make sure to include emotions that you see from Kumalo, because they are related. They are similar because they both are scared for the future to come but have different opinions on ways. But, behind all that there would a loving, kind, and miserable boy waiting to go home and live a happy life.

  8. Question 4 At different times in Book One we see Stephen, Msimangu, and the young white reformatory official behaving strangely under the influence of grief and disappointment. Look carefully at these passages. What do you think the author is suggesting in them?

  9. Response 4 When I looked at all these passages I noticed many emotions that the characters carry with them. I noticed that they were all frustrated, disappointed, and most of all scared. There was a purpose in the author showing these emotions, so that it puts you in the mind set of the characters. To show you that in life things don’t always turn out the way you hoped. That, sometimes bad things happen but you have to be strong and push onto solve the problem. This gives you a glimpse that something is going to happen because knowing the characters they are strong, but frightened for the future.

  10. Question 5 Comment on the role, in Book One, of Msimangu.

  11. Response 5 Msimangu has a very important role in book one. The majority of his job is helping Kumalo by pushing forward, never giving up, and helping others. Overall I really like the roll of Msimangu because he helps Kumalo whenever needed, is a good man, and is very wise when in a situation. But, sometimes in the first book he loses his temper, the best part is that after he says sorry and repents. I think that the book wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for Msimangu, there would be an empty space in the story. Just think, if Msimangu wasn’t there to help Kumalo then were would Kumalo be? Probably still in his little hometown out in the country, not knowing a thing about what's going on around him.

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