"Cry, the Beloved Country"

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This paper presents a review of Alan's Paton's novel, "Cry, the Beloved Country". The paper explores the relationship between James and Stephen, who experience life-altering changes through their friendship and the lives of their sons. This paper compares their experiences, as well as how those experiences helped them become men of great character.

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"Many important factors prevented James from becoming a racist and instead propelled him to become a proponent for the situation of blacks in South Africa. First, James discovers his son by discovering what he believed. Secondly, the contact that James has with Stephen once the two elderly men finally meet. Thirdly, James' interaction with black people has a meaningful impact on his life. For example, by going to a church service with blacks, James comes to understand that whites and blacks worship the same God, which was one of the things his son tried to teach others. These events lead him to on a path that opens his eyes, so to speak."

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