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Cry the Beloved Country

Contents

Author
Context
Setting
Characters
Ch 1 context
Ch 1 interpretation
Ch 2-5 context
Ch 2-5 interpretation
Ch 6 - 7 context
Ch 6 - 7 interpretation
Ch 8 - 10 context
Ch 8 - 10 interpretation
Ch 11 -14 context
Ch 11 -14 interpretation
Ch 15 - 16 context
Ch 15 - 16 interpretation
Ch 17 context
Ch 17 interpretation
Ch 18 -19 context
Ch 18 -19 interpretation
Ch 20 -21 context
Ch 20 -21 interpretation
Ch 22 - 25 context
Ch 22 - 25 interpretation
Ch 26 context
Ch 26 interpretation
Ch 27 - 29 context
Ch 27 - 29 interpretation
Ch 30 - 36 context
Ch 30 - 36 interpretation
Themes
Character Evaluation
Conclusion
Questions for Study  

 


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CHAPTER 26

Interpretation

The main purpose of this Chapter is to provide a backdrop to the main plot, and give the reader some indication as to the lifestyle of the poor native population of Johannesburg. 

We see that John Kumalo walks a fine line between the Police authorities and being the self-appointed Chief of the black society. He has to inspire “his people”, but keep on the right side of the law.

  Msimangu suggests that it is a mixed blessing that John is corrupt because if he truly believed in bringing justice to the black population, he could quite easily incite them to rebel against the authorities, which would cause a bloodbath.  

John’s main aim is to bolster his own standing in the black community and no doubt would co-operate with the authorities if they made it worth his while.

The industrial unrest merely provides the white community with more insecurity and apprehension for the future.
 




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