. "the father loses his faith and ultimately finds it again"(Mitgang 311). Through his determination to make a difference, Kumalo gained his faith back after his rough time of mourning for his son. "a story steeped in sadness and grief but radiant with hope and compassion"(Mitgang 311). The future holds great hope for Kumalo and all other natives for desegregation as along as they do not lose their faith, as Kumalo almost did, and as long as they continue to strive for equality.Jarvis also gained a new availing public and private views toward the native people. After he read his son’s manuscript, he realized that perhaps if the whites helped the blacks they could live together in harmony after all. "Whites didn’t think they could understand blacks"(Jamba 313). His son granted him an understanding of why the natives act the way they do, because they had no other choice. James’ enlightenment causes him to want to help the natives, comparable to what his son did, by providing food for the poor, and building a new church for Kumalo and the people of the Umzimkulu valley. "Umfundisi: I thank you for your message of sympathy,"(Paton 295). This letter in return to Kumalo’s from Jarvis shows Jarvis is not a narrow minded man anymore, but was able to forgive Kumalo, and in turn forgive Kumalo’s son for the murder. "Cry for the broken tribe, for the law and the custom that is gone. Cry, the beloved country, these things are not yet at an end"(Paton 105). Nevertheless, much work was needed to be done by all people in South Africa to help rebuild the broken tribe so that everyone can live in harmony together.In conclusion, the characters initial racial feelings go through a transitional phase, the end result being optimistic for the future of South Africa. Racial injustice is still seen everywhere across the globe, and will probably remain for eternity. The only thing anyone can do to help break down racial barri...
