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Cry, the Beloved Country

John Kumalo

Stephen's brother John moved to Johannesburg to start a carpentry business, only to be drawn into the politics of his volatile country. In contrast to Stephen, John is savvy about politics and is actively advocating for the rights of his fellow blacks. He acts as a good advisor to Stephen and something of a foil for Arthur Jarvis, who was also very politically active and astute.