The first chapter can be viewed as being symbolic between the whites and the natives. Geographically, the whites live above the natives on the best land, whereas the natives live below on the barren land. Throughout the novel the land was mentioned frequently and always relates to something that is happening or will happen. The drought which covers the land in Chapter thirty becomes another symbol for the drought of the spirit. Rain and water are symbols of birth and love. However, the lack there of means that death or withdrawal of love. Even though the village is being destroyed by the drought there is still a sense of unity than what was found in the city. Later in the chapter when Jarvis is in the valley it begins to rain. This also is another sign of renewed hope. In reference to the beginning of the novel, most of the problems are related to the fact that man is separated from the land and that the land is becoming

James Jarvis learns that his son would risk everything to help other people. That which is unknown to James, and Absolams life of crime, which is unknown to Stephen, becomes a need to know and understand situation.

a wasteland. At the end of the novel, there is hope that man can renew the land.

In Book III, James Jarvis' character is discussed much more than before. James Jarvis is considered a decent man, he is even portrayed as similar to Stephen Kumalo. Both men come from the same region, both have a son whom they love very much, and now they are both confronted with the same tragedy. Chapter nineteen is the start of both Jarvis' and Kumalo's education and understanding of the problems occurring in Johannesburg.

Stephen Kumalo undergoes many changes during the novel. Before his journey to Johannesburg he had no understanding of the outside world. He did not understand why the tribe was breaking down or why the young people were leaving for the cities. One could say that before Kumalo could become aware of life he must undergo suffering, which he does. Only at the end of the novel does he become aware of life and can sympathize with other people more specifically other races. Chapter thirteen represents a change. Kumalo had been feeling hopeless for a very long time but towards the end of his journey tells Msimangu that he is alright because saw the whites helping the natives. This gave Kumalo a vision of how whites and blacks can work together. Although the greatest change in Kumalo occurs in Chapter thirteen when he hears Msimangu give a sermo

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