Jarvis. John only rescues his son but leaves his nephew to hang dry. When Stephen confronts John after the trial, John becomes enraged and throws Stephen out. He has no more need for his family, just as years ago.Stephen is the Zulu reverend of St. Mark's Church in Ndotsheni. He is proud that he is a pastor. Stephen is a good man and is respectful of others, even to the white man. Though being a reverend does not pay much, it is Stephens humbleness and sufferings that make him remain being a reverend. He helps others in their time of need and sufferings. He uses religion to bring his people together. During the time in Johannesburg, he becomes upset at the immoral ways of his loved ones. He speaks out and later repents for forgiveness. When it is time for Absaloms execution, Stephen goes up to the mountains to pray. Therefore, his faith in God remains strong even after all his trials.While Stephen praises the Church, John openly denounces it. John no longer belongs to the Anglican Church. He criticizes the bishops who complain about the Natives labor laws but does not do anything to change them. John believes that the time to take action is now. He thinks one cannot wait for God to take charge. As a result, Johns morals sway toward the white mans ways, in which he condemns.Corruption runs throughout Johannesburg, but not in Ndotsheni. Ndotsheni is not as much touched by the new world as Johannesburg is. Stephen keeps the tribe together with his humbleness. He puts family and traditions before power. Thus, when he sees all the immoral actions in Johannesburg, he becomes sad and weary. He knows what corruption can do to men. He sees the white mans corruption and begins to see it in the Natives. He is helpless to stop the newly born corruption in South Africa.Corruption spreads easily with the help of John. John speaks out against the white men for their treatment of the blacks. He condemns the laws that favor wh...
