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  In Cry, the Beloved Country how does the author use ch. 13 to present the main theme of the novel?

  Posted by watevafloatsurboat on Nov 6, 2009 at 05:57 PM

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  In ch 13 of Cry, the Beloved Country how does the author use the passage to present the main theme of the novel?

  Posted by watevafloatsurboat on Nov 1, 2009 at 12:01 PM

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  What does Msimangu believe is the only hope for South Africa in Cry, the Beloved Country?

  Posted by emmabo on Oct 27, 2009 at 01:43 PM

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  What is one undisputed fact during the trial in Cry, the Beloved Country?

  Posted by happy1212 on Oct 19, 2009 at 07:32 PM

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  Whats the difference between just and justice in Cry, the Beloved Country and why was Jarvis "sick at heart" as he read some of his sons papers?

  Posted by jrupp33 on Oct 19, 2009 at 06:25 PM

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  What does Stephen learn from his journey to Johannesburg in Cry, the Beloved Country?

  Posted by annalisewalker on Oct 18, 2009 at 01:16 PM

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  What is Father Vincent's gift to Kumalo in Cry, the Beloved Country?

  Posted by dirtbikeguy2009 on Oct 14, 2009 at 06:22 PM

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  What are the important parts in Chapters 7 and 8 of Cry, the Beloved Country?

  Posted by oniiboii on Sep 22, 2009 at 08:18 PM

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  What quote in Alan Paton's Cry the Beloved Country best supports the theme?

  Posted by unportionalbody on Aug 19, 2009 at 02:52 PM

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  How does Kumalo feel when he tells his fascinated nephew about his homeland?

  Posted by iluvubryt on Aug 4, 2009 at 10:22 AM

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  What decisions did Kumalo make in Ezenzeleni?

  Posted by feayher on Aug 1, 2009 at 10:40 AM

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  Why does Dubula discourage Kumalo and Msimangu from taking the bus to Alexandra in Cry, the Beloved Country?

  Posted by autumnlove on Jul 13, 2009 at 01:54 PM

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  Discuss what Kumalo might do now in "Cry, the Beloved Country". What can he do? What cant he do?

  Posted by chianka on Jun 24, 2009 at 10:22 AM

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  What major themes of the novel are developed by Sibeko's reluctance to approach Kumalo directly?

  Posted by indi on Mar 28, 2009 at 05:46 AM

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  Explain this statement from "Cry, the Beloved Country":  "Kumalo remembers Mpanza's son and is afraid to follow".

  Posted by cnahalia on Mar 27, 2009 at 09:07 AM

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  What is the significance of the scene during Absolam's trial in Cry, Beloved Country, specifically the judge and how he acts during the scene?

  Posted by angelinabllrn09 on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:14 PM

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  In Cry, the Beloved Country, how do the conditions of the hills of Natal contrast with the conditions of the valley below?

  Posted by chrisphilli on Mar 11, 2009 at 01:09 PM

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  In Cry, the Beloved Country, what are the contrasts and comparisons between Stephen Kumalo and James Jarvis?

  Posted by skiingtnns3 on Mar 8, 2009 at 02:17 PM

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  What does the dawn symbolize in "Cry, the Beloved Country"?

  Posted by nelly989 on Dec 10, 2008 at 12:42 PM

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  Who are Msimangu, Stephen Kumalo, and James Jarvis' foils in "Cry, the Beloved Country"?

  Posted by rambo220 on Dec 2, 2008 at 02:04 PM

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  Why was the landlady trembling in "Cry the Beloved Country"?

  Posted by medina12 on Nov 5, 2008 at 02:56 PM

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  What theme in "Cry, the Beloved Country" is the same as in "A Raisin in the Sun"?

  Posted by rockne1932 on May 28, 2008 at 04:15 PM

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  How can I describe the theme of family from Cry, the Beloved Country?

  Posted by rockne1932 on Mar 11, 2008 at 03:38 PM

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  What does James Jarvis do as a result of what Kumalo tells the boy?  How do these actions demostrate Jarvis' increasing understanding of his son?

  Posted by lilccb on Oct 25, 2007 at 10:01 AM

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  What does the kindness that Kumalo recieves from Mafolo, Msimangu & the priest demostrate about the power of unity in this time & place?

  Posted by lilcjb on Oct 25, 2007 at 09:57 AM

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  Is the condition that the author depicts in chapt. 9 likely to inspire citizen confidence in the government and willingness to follow laws?

  Posted by liljose on Oct 25, 2007 at 09:53 AM

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  How many times is the title mentioned within the text of "Cry, the Beloved Country?" Where are they?

  Posted by audreyelew on May 16, 2007 at 05:21 PM

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  How does Alan Paton's novel, Cry, the Beloved Country apply Isabel Allende's belief in "Writing As an Act of Hope?"

  Posted by sealovehorse on May 16, 2007 at 07:33 AM

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  In Cry, The Beloved Country, What is the significance about the fact that Johannesburg attributes its growth to the gold mines?

  Posted by aabe0310 on Apr 18, 2007 at 12:23 PM

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  In Cry, the Beloved Country, what does this quote mean? "The church has a voice but no deeds" and how is it contradicted in the story?

  Posted by lisa2 on Apr 10, 2007 at 03:52 PM

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  How does the setting in, Cry The Beloved Country contribute to the theme of the break down of the tribe?

  Posted by rosenmine on Feb 26, 2007 at 10:30 AM