Cry, the Beloved Country

When an author conjures up an idea for a novel, his or her ultimate intent is to entertain the reader. However, oftentimes an author will add an underlying theme to convey a message that he or she feels is important. Rather than writing an essay or editorial blatantly expressing an opinion, blending it into a story allows the author to reach more people with the message and make it easily understood, much like parables in …showed first 75 words of 666 total…

…showed last 75 words of 666 total…opinion, because the message does not reach most people. The story of one man or of a small group of people has a more profound effect on people than any number of objective essays. The reader comes to understand and identify with the characters and their problems, hopes and dreams. Paton hoped that by using this method, he could sway the public’s opinions by evoking sympathy for the natives of South Africa. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**