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Ryan Sengara 4/24/02
English 10: Essay
Although their relationship was the result of an horrific event, James Jarvis and Stephen Kumalo forged a unique friendship out of the unfortunate deaths of their sons. Victims of a certain form of enlightenment after James' son Arthur was killed at the hands of Stephens son, Absalom, both fathers were given a unique insight into the complexities and problems plaguing eachothers society and race, however instead of hating eachother because of previous experiences, they develop a form of mutual respect for eachother.
After the death of his son, James reads his son's essays about social insecurity in South Africa. After reviewing his son's moving essays, James' views upon social insecurity and the black society in South Africa dramatically change. Because of his negligance of his sons view on life, he attempts to redeem himself by finishing his sons quest. Enlightened by his sons dream to change society, he turns to the town of Ndotsheni to make a difference. During his quest to improve the plight surrounding him, he builds a dam to prevent drought, he provides milk for the dying children, and he helps teach farming techniques improve farming in the valley. Being a priest, Stephen Kumalo feels extensive regret when his son murders Arthur Jarvis. A month after the death of his son Stephen travels up into the mountain where he whether by fate or fluke sees James Jarvis. While on the mountain the two men discuss the unfortunate deaths of their sons, as well Stephen engages in a conversation with James that reveals that they are not all that different. Stephen is especially moved when he learns Jarvis' grand child wants to learn about the Zulu culture and language. They spoke about common interests and goals, such as their mutual interests in helping Ndotsheni, although their approaches are different. After their unfortunate first encounter with the deaths of their sons, mutual hatred doesn't consume James and Stephen, instead they realize that they are both fathers grieving over the loss of their children.
Even though their first encounter was not on a pleasant note, James and Stephen have overcame the stereotypes, and conflict between their cultures. Because of this, they have realized that they can work together to achive a common goal.
Ryan Sengara 4/24/02
English 10: Essay
Although their relationship was the result of an horrific event, James Jarvis and Stephen Kumalo forged a unique friendship out of the unfortunate deaths of their sons. Victims of a certain form of enlightenment after James' son Arthur was killed at the hands of Stephens son, Absalom, both fathers were given a unique insight into the complexities and problems plaguing eachothers society and race, however instead of hating eachother because of previous experiences, they develop a form of mutual respect for eachother.
After the death of his son, James reads his son's essays about social insecurity in South Africa. After reviewing his son's moving essays, James' views upon social insecurity and the black society in South Africa dramatically change. Because of his negligance of his sons view on life, he attempts to redeem himself by finishing his sons quest. Enlightened by his sons dream to change society, he turns to the town of Ndotsheni to make a difference. During his quest to improve the plight surrounding him, he builds a dam to prevent drought, he provides milk for the dying children, and he helps teach farming techniques improve farming in the valley. Being a priest, Stephen Kumalo feels extensive regret when his son murders Arthur Jarvis. A month after the death of his son Stephen travels up into the mountain where he whether by fate or fluke sees James Jarvis. While on the mountain the two men discuss the unfortunate deaths of their sons, as well Stephen engages in a conversation with James that reveals that they are not all that different. Stephen is especially moved when he learns Jarvis' grand child wants to learn about the Zulu culture and language. They spoke about common interests and goals, such as their mutual interests in helping Ndotsheni, although their approaches are different. After their unfortunate first encounter with the deaths of their sons, mutual hatred doesn't consume James and Stephen, instead they realize that they are both fathers grieving over the loss of their children.
Even though their first encounter was not on a pleasant note, James and Stephen have overcame the stereotypes, and conflict between their cultures. Because of this, they have realized that they can work together to achive a common goal.
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