he did well in the reformartory. he became one of there senior boys..
( he was gone because his grifriend was pregnant and that he was leaving in Pimville.)
He went to Johannesburg to find his son Absalom,his sister Gertrude, and his brother John.
in the novel "Cry the Beloved Country" by Alan Peyton, Reverend Stephen Kumalo is an Anglican priest who travels to Johannesburg to find his sister Gertrude and his son Absalom. His sister and son had travelled to Johannesburg and had not returned. In Johannesburg Stephen also meets with his brother John, who works as a carpenter.
Stephen Kumalo travels to Johannesburg to find his son, Absalom, who has been out of contact and is rumored to be involved in criminal activities. He also seeks to reconnect with other family members and to understand the changes affecting his community. His journey reflects the broader themes of dislocation and the challenges faced by black South Africans during apartheid. Ultimately, Kumalo's quest is driven by a desire for family unity and understanding in a rapidly changing society.
Absalom was King David's son, in the Old Testament.
Kumalo's brother John Kumalo is now a great politician but has little use for the church. He finds out in Chapter 5 of Cry the Beloved Country.
The rising action of "Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton includes the journey of Kumalo to Johannesburg to find his son, Absalom, and uncover the truth about his involvement in a crime. As Kumalo navigates the challenges of the city and uncovers the harsh realities of racial segregation and poverty, tension builds as he struggles to come to terms with the harsh reality of his son's actions.
He gets cheated out of money
He gets cheated out of money
To find Gertrude.
Kumalo asks Mrs. Lithebe to take care of his sister Gertrude and her son while they stay with her in her home. He hopes that her guidance and support will help them find a better path in life. Mrs. Lithebe graciously agrees to help, showing her kindness and willingness to assist Kumalo's family during their difficult times.
He goes to see what "sickness" Gertrude (his sister) has, where his son (Absamlom) is, and what has happened to his brother (John).
There were several men in the Bible who had long hair, Samson was one, but possibly you are searching for Absalom, who was one of King David's sons. The bible records that at Absalom's annual haircut, approximately five pounds of hair would be removed. Absalom rebelled against his father David and took the kingdom for a very short period of time. David's troops revived and as Absalom was escaping he was riding a fast mule in the woods when his hair got tangled in some tree branches, which left him dangling there. Joab, David's commander found Absalom and thrust him through with three spears and if that was not enough ten of Joab's armor bearers surrounded him and finished him off. You can find the story of Absalom's death in II Samuel 18: