Cry, the Beloved Country
What does stephen learn about absalom in chapter 14 that has to do with bad news?
and what is the social/political context/
and what is the social/political context/
The struggle for Absalom Kumalo will not be a legal one. With his admission of guilt, Absalom's legal fate is already to a great extent sealed; whether Stephen Kumalo can find redemption for his son will be the focal point of the rest of the novel.