Paton

paton Diana Bresson English Period D Cry, the Beloved Country performance 11/25/00 The characters, Absalom and Stephen, are exact opposites in the Bible. Absalom is a traitor to his father, David. Stephen becomes the first martyr for the Christian faith. Absalom was murdered because he turned the people of Israel against king David. Stephen was killed because of his faith, and his death was a holding of the general persecution of Christians.

I think Paton made his character Absalom Kumalo from Absalom of the Bible, because Absalom Kumalo?s life paralleled Absalom of the Bible. Absalom Kumalo was sentenced to death for his wrong doings, as was Absalom from the Bible. Although Kumalo and biblical Absalom cast off done different evils, they were both punished equally. Their deaths also brought mournfulness to both of their fathers. Also, I believe Stephen Kumalo paral...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com

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