Cry, the Beloved Country Group

Question:

rockne1932
rockne1932

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

thanks

Rate question:

Posted by rockne1932 on Tuesday March 11, 2008 at 3:38 PM and tagged with cry, the beloved country, themes.

Answers:


  1. merehughes Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    The theme of family runs in a dual manner throughout the novel.  You have two families, one black and one white.  Both fathers it can be argued lost their sons.  The theme becomes more complex due to the race relationships in the novel.  In a sense, I think Paton is commenting on the fact that the situations of the blacks in South African contributed to the destruction of both families.  And that in order to heal and prevent further loss people must work together.  

    Sources:
    http://www.enotes.com/cry-beloved/themes

    Rate answer:

    Posted by merehughes on Saturday March 22, 2008 at 12:04 AM