in cry, the beloved country, alan paton depicts a south africa that is plagued by a host of problems, including poverty, racism, violence, ignorance, and fear. select one of those problems and, in a 2–3 page essay, analyze how paton demonstrates that problem’s negative impact on society in his novel. cite textual evidence that supports your ideas, including details that show how the problem influences the thoughts, emotions, and actions of characters and how it shapes the events of the plot.

your process in developing the essay will consist of several steps: break down the topic, plan the essay, draft the essay, revise the essay, and proofread and publish the essay. your essay should be approximately 500–750 words long.