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Essay / Analysis of Cry The Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Msimangu sees the immoral nature of white society in South Africa: “I only see one hope for our country, and that is when white men and black men, desiring neither power nor money, but only desiring the good of their country, come together to work there” (71). Paton tells us that to change attitudes toward black people, good white men and good black men must work together. Blacks and whites must forgive each other and move forward together for the good of South Africa. The two cultures must achieve peace because “the white can live without black, and the black without white” (109). Paton explains that society cannot exist without the other. Society must learn to welcome its fellow human beings and not to divide itself for its own good. Because if this trend continues, there will be no more black people living with white people, no jobs and no money for white people. Blacks and whites must develop a symbiotic relationship for their cultures to survive. The problems plaguing South Africa affect every generation. We must learn the lessons of the past so that we can live in peace with our fellow human beings, black or white. Poverty will never go away, but we must do our best to prevent it from getting worse because of our neglect of the problem. The strength of the family must be preserved for the preservation of morals and traditions. Finally, we must move beyond people's superficial judgment and look within. Patons use of imagery gives a clear picture of