![]() “Cry, the beloved country, for the unborn child that is the inheritor of our fear. The quote below shows another recurring theme which is how fear affects the characters and society of South Africa. There are many more themes one could find, but these are some of the most commonly addressed. It shows many of problems with South Africa such as the land reserved for the natives degrading, which is sometimes considered to be the main theme, the disintegration of the tribal community, native crime and the flight to the urban centers. He creates the 'Whites' affected by 'native crime', whilst the 'Blacks' having social instability and moral issues due to the distablishment of the 'old guard'. Alan Paton attempts to create an unbiased and objective view at this social structure. Paton was a devout Christian.Ĭry, the Beloved Country is a social protest against apartheid. The style of writing is often compared to the King James' Bible, in which Paton's writing does tend to fit. The book is studied currently by many schools around the world. The book sold over 15 million copies around the world before Paton's death. The novel was published in 1948, with apartheid becoming law later on that same year.Ĭry, The Beloved Country had critical success around the world, except in South Africa where it was banned, due to its politically dangerous material. Cry, The Beloved Country was written before the implementation of the infamous apartheid political system in South Africa. ![]()
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