Post 5 Chapter 32-36
I was confused about the Zulu language so I Googled it to find out more information. The Zulu language played a large role in the novel because not only did the characters speak Zulu but some native Zulu words were included in the book. These Zulu words were both confusing and difficult to understand and pronounce. Through research I learned Zulu refers to the native people. These people usually study Christianity similar to Stephen Kumalo and Mismangu. Also I learned that after the apartheid, the Zulu people became a powerful force in Africa.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Post 2 Chapter 32-36
Post 2 Chapter 32-36
I was very surprised that the young white boy gave milk to the young children of Ndotsheni. It was very kind of him to do so and he didn't have to do it but he voluntarily did. It is people like that that will change the world for the better someday. This novel took place during the apartheid in South Africa. Little sentimental things can make a world of difference. The little boy didn't only give Ndotsheni the gift of milk but he also proved that the whites and natives can co-exist in South Africa.
I was very surprised that the young white boy gave milk to the young children of Ndotsheni. It was very kind of him to do so and he didn't have to do it but he voluntarily did. It is people like that that will change the world for the better someday. This novel took place during the apartheid in South Africa. Little sentimental things can make a world of difference. The little boy didn't only give Ndotsheni the gift of milk but he also proved that the whites and natives can co-exist in South Africa.
Post 1 Chapter 32-36
Post 1 Chapter 32-36
What do you suppose is the difference between Umfundisi and Imfundisi? Is Umfundisi a respectful way to consult someone who's older than you and Imfundisi a respectful way to consult someone who's younger than you? The young white child refers to Stephen Kumalo as Umfundisi and Stephen refers to the young child as Imfundisi.
What do you suppose is the difference between Umfundisi and Imfundisi? Is Umfundisi a respectful way to consult someone who's older than you and Imfundisi a respectful way to consult someone who's younger than you? The young white child refers to Stephen Kumalo as Umfundisi and Stephen refers to the young child as Imfundisi.
Point of view
I thought that this was maybe a little confusing at first:
point of view - Books I and III are largely told from Kumalo’s point of view, while Book II is told largely from Jarvis’s point of view. A number of chapters, however, feature a montage of voices from different layers of South African society, and the narrator also shows things from other characters’ perspectives from time to time.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Post 5 Chapter 25-31
Post 5 Chapter 25-31
This section contains a allusion abou the fatted calf on page 210. This allusion was included in our biblical allusions from the novel Peace Like a River. The fatted calf story refers to biblical times when to fatten livestock they were fed special diets and the slaughtering of the livestock could only be done on special occasions. When the prodigal son returns the fatted calf is killed to show an out of the ordinary celebration. Nowadays, the term the fatted calf refers to a extravagant celebration.
This section contains a allusion abou the fatted calf on page 210. This allusion was included in our biblical allusions from the novel Peace Like a River. The fatted calf story refers to biblical times when to fatten livestock they were fed special diets and the slaughtering of the livestock could only be done on special occasions. When the prodigal son returns the fatted calf is killed to show an out of the ordinary celebration. Nowadays, the term the fatted calf refers to a extravagant celebration.
Post 4 Chapter 25-31
Post 4 Chapter 25-31
I don't understand where Mrs. Kumalo, Stephen Kumalos wife is? I understand that she is still back at her home but I don't understand why she didn't decide to go to Johannesburg to see her son for the last time. I remember that Stephen told Absalom that it was time to write to his mother to explain to her what was happening in his life, but I don't remember them ever recieving a letter back with her reaction to the situation. I also wonder how she feels about her son being tried for murder and how she will take the news of her sons convition of guilty and eventual hanging. Little has been said about Mrs. Kumalo throughout the book and I think it would be interesting to examine her viewpoint of the various situations.
I don't understand where Mrs. Kumalo, Stephen Kumalos wife is? I understand that she is still back at her home but I don't understand why she didn't decide to go to Johannesburg to see her son for the last time. I remember that Stephen told Absalom that it was time to write to his mother to explain to her what was happening in his life, but I don't remember them ever recieving a letter back with her reaction to the situation. I also wonder how she feels about her son being tried for murder and how she will take the news of her sons convition of guilty and eventual hanging. Little has been said about Mrs. Kumalo throughout the book and I think it would be interesting to examine her viewpoint of the various situations.
Post 3 Chapter 25-31
Post 3 Chapter 25-31
I completely disagree with the judges ruling of guilty for Absalom Kumalo and his sentence of hanging until death. It doesn't seem just for him to be hung. Also, I thought the prosecution had to prove the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and I don't think they accomplished this. In my mind there wansn't a definate decision of guilty or not guilty but based on Absaloms testimony I believed his statement that he did shoot Arthur but he did so out of fear. Also, I don't think that Pafuri and Mr. Kumalo, Absaloms cousin, should have been discharged without a sentence. They still broke into a home and they still severelyy injured a man. Were Pfauri and Mr. Kumalo not sentenced because their crime wasn't as bad as Absaloms?
I completely disagree with the judges ruling of guilty for Absalom Kumalo and his sentence of hanging until death. It doesn't seem just for him to be hung. Also, I thought the prosecution had to prove the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and I don't think they accomplished this. In my mind there wansn't a definate decision of guilty or not guilty but based on Absaloms testimony I believed his statement that he did shoot Arthur but he did so out of fear. Also, I don't think that Pafuri and Mr. Kumalo, Absaloms cousin, should have been discharged without a sentence. They still broke into a home and they still severelyy injured a man. Were Pfauri and Mr. Kumalo not sentenced because their crime wasn't as bad as Absaloms?
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