How does Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton, reflect the cultural experiences of South Africans in the late
1940 s?
By depicting the bus boycott, the novel reflects the unjust laws and racism that native South Africans
faced.
Cry, the Beloved Country reveals the important role that foreign activists played in the lives of South
Africans through Paton's depiction of Msimangu.
Through its descriptions of Kumalo's rural village, the novel conveys the vibrant and healthy tribal
culture that cities like Johannesburg destroy.
By focusing on a religious leader as its main character, the novel captures the increasingly important
role of faith leaders in South Africa.