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Stephen Kumalo receives an urgent letter from Theophilus Msimangu.
Book 1, Chapter 2Stephen reunites with Absalom, now under arrest for Arthur's murder.
Book 1, Chapter 14James Jarvis is informed of the shooting death of his son, Arthur.
Book 2, Chapter 18The trial of Absalom, Matthew Kumalo, and Johannes Pafuri begins.
Book 2, Chapter 22Stephen prays and tries to renew his faith on the morning of Absalom's execution.
Book 3, Chapter 36| Chapter | Summary |
|---|---|
| Book 1, Chapters 1–2 | The setting at the start of the novel is the region of Natal in the southeastern part of South Africa. The period is t... Read More |
| Book 1, Chapters 3–4 | In the first stage of Stephen's journey to Johannesburg, a small "toy train" transports him to the junction at Carisbr... Read More |
| Book 1, Chapters 5–6 | Chapter 5 centers on Stephen's first impressions of Mission House, on what he is able to learn at the start of his vis... Read More |
| Book 1, Chapters 7–8 | Just as Chapter 6 featured Stephen's reunion with his sister, Gertrude, Chapter 7 focuses on his reunion with his brot... Read More |
| Book 1, Chapters 9–10 | This chapter consists of 11 brief vignettes, comprising fragmentary descriptions and snatches of dialogue, all intende... Read More |
| Book 1, Chapters 11–12 | In this brief chapter, the novel's plot takes a fateful turn. Just after Theophilus remarks to Stephen it is about tim... Read More |
| Book 1, Chapters 13–14 | In this chapter, Theophilus makes good on his offer to take Stephen to Ezenzeleni, the Anglican settlement for the bli... Read More |
| Book 1, Chapters 15–17 | As this chapter opens, the young reformatory official arrives at Mrs. Lithebe's to apologize to Stephen for his words ... Read More |
| Book 2, Chapters 18–19 | The opening of this chapter is copied verbatim from the opening of Chapter 1, as Paton describes the landscape near Nd... Read More |
| Book 2, Chapters 20–21 | In this chapter, the character transformation of James Jarvis foreshadowed in Chapter 19 is further advanced. James vi... Read More |
| Book 2, Chapters 22–23 | In this chapter, the focus and tone of the narrative shift. Paton trains his spotlight on the court in which Absalom, ... Read More |
| Book 2, Chapters 24–25 | Paton devotes this chapter to a repeat visit by James to Arthur's house. Once again in the library, James reads one of... Read More |
| Book 2, Chapters 26–27 | Like Chapters 9 and 12, Chapter 26 offers an experimental collage of different viewpoints, unattributed snatches of di... Read More |
| Book 2, Chapters 28–29 | This chapter narrates the climax of Absalom's court case. The court releases Matthew Kumalo and Johannes Pafuri. The j... Read More |
| Book 3, Chapters 30–31 | This chapter narrates Stephen's return from Johannesburg to his home in Ndotsheni, Natal. The beautiful, majestic land... Read More |
| Book 3, Chapters 32–33 | Four letters from Johannesburg and Pretoria arrive for Stephen in Ndotsheni. In the first, Mr. Carmichael gently infor... Read More |
| Book 3, Chapters 34–36 | Everyone in Ndotsheni has been preparing for the bishop's visit, who is coming to preside at the ceremony of confirmat... Read More |
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