Cry, the Beloved Country chapters 12-23 HELP 69 points Chapters 12-17
Understanding Cultural and Historical Context (10 points)
Absalom may have experienced economic, social, and cultural discrimination in Johannesburg. Do you think this happened? If so, how could these injustices have influenced his behavior and choices? If not, what do you think led to his actions?

Chapters 18-23
Fathers and Sons (10 points each)
1. Arthur’s views of South Africa are quite different from his father’s. James truly sees this as he reads Arthur’s writings. How do you think this will affect James? Do you think he will become more understanding and adopt Arthur’s hopes for South Africa? Or will he grow angrier and prejudiced against others because of Arthur’s murder?

2. Father/son relationships is a constant theme throughout the novel. Compare and contrast the father/son relationship between James and Arthur and Stephen and Absalom. How could these relationships be symbolic for bigger ideas?

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Explanation:

mine is hell,we all hate each other,we fight but me and my mom,dad,and siblings get along.

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