What Does Kumalo Fear

Kumalo fears the rejection of Mr. Jarvis and the congregation because of Absalom’s crime, but they do not hold Kumalo accountable.

Why is Kumalo afraid to open the letter?

Stephen Kumalo was reluctant to open the letter in his hands. … He received a letter informing him that his sister who had moved there was not well. He went to see what he could do for her. While there, he intended to try to find his brother and his son who also had gone to Johannesburg to live.

Why is Gertrude's sickness upsetting Kumalo?

Why is Gertrude’s sickness upsetting to Kumalo? Being a man of God, immorality in any form is distasteful; however, having his own sister behave this way is truly upsetting. He would hope that his own family would behave in a more God-like fashion.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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