A Changed Man

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had been setting aside. Kumalo is somewhat angered by the fact that he now must suffer for those who left and no longer send any letters, and seems to believe that they are at fault for the weakening of his family and of his tribe. Still, he knows that the fate of these family units lies in his hands now, and with the urgency of the situation in mind, the journey begins with the
...fear of the unknown, the fear of the great city where boys are
killed crossing the street, the fear of Gertrude�s sickness. Deep
down the fear for his son. Deep down the fear of a man who
lives in a world not made for him, whose own world is slipping
away, dying, being destroyed, beyond any recall (14).
Initially, Stephen has never seen the city, and knows only what he has heard of it, therefore harboring many preconceived notions about the dangers and evils that await him in Johannesburg. With comfort from his Bible, Kumalo ventures into this unknown world. In other words, Kumalo clings to his ...

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