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Cry, the Beloved Country

Margaret Jarvis

Wife of James, mother of Arthur. Like James, Margaret is confused about her son's profession as an activist and generally believes he should be making different choices with his life. In the end, she joins her husband in the belief that by helping black South Africans, they are joining a worthy cause.