By:

Graciela Romero
Angie Castro
Alan Paton
Jose Mercado
Zac Cubas
What is Aparthied?
How did it evolve?

During the 1970’s and 80’s Aparthied was reinvented- a result of increasing
internal and international pressures, and worsening economic difficulties
Why did it evolve?

It was not that bad until it was reinvented in the 1970-80’s

Who was involved?

Mostly the African citizens, it was mostly supported by the Afrikaans newspaper
and Afrikaner cultural movements such as the Afrikaner Broederbond.

Is it still around?

No, in February 1990 president FW de Klerk announced Nelson Mandelas release

and began the slowing down of the Aparthied system.

http://africanhistory.about.com/library/bl/blSAApartheidFAQ.htm
Aparthied pictures
Who is Alan Paton?
Alan Paton was born on January 11, 1903.

He was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

He attended Maritzburg College.

Alan Paton was married to a lady named Francis Lusted.

We found this information at:

http://people.famouswhy.com/alan_paton/
Alan Paton
How did he become famous
Alan Paton became by first starting to write books and
novels like “cry, the beloved country”.
He believe that just like in his book he could have a
chance to change the lives of young blacks of the Xhosa
ethnic group. That is mostly why he evolved.

http://www.zar.co.za/paton.htm
Why did Alan Paton write Cry,
the Beloved Country?
Alan Paton wrote this novel because during the time
when he was writing this novel, things were going on in
Africa with the kids and he wanted to help them. And
that is what his story was about.
Alan Paton’s influence on “Cry,
the beloved Country.”
Yes is did! His whole life influenced the outcome of this
novel. The novel is about Africa and some one who goes
to help then..

Through out his life He realized he wanted to help the

kids in Africa. And then wrote this book, “Cry, the
beloved country.” basically about what he did, and
wanted to do.
“Cry, The Beloved Country.”
Where does this novel take place?
This novel, “cry the beloved country” was taken place
in Africa. It is set in the rural village of Ndotsheni, home
of Stephen Kumaio
The setting was in a village in Africa. It was very rural
area. Rural area mean that it is more of a countryside
area. So there was probably a lot of land.

http://www.theaudiobookstore.com/servlet/-strse-
36475/Cry-the-Beloved-Country/Detail?
KID=5098611&gclid=CPjG_I6izJ0CFR4HagodMSHUsA
Questions for thought:
Why might culture and time period be important to
understand before reading a novel?

It might be important because it helps the reader

understand the book. And the more they know before
they read it, the more likely it will be that they will
know what the novel is talking about.
Also it is important to know what it is about so you can
really get into the book. -Jose Mercado
Question#2
Why might an authors back round and life experience
influence the content of a novel?

This would influence the authors writing because most

authors write about life experiences, and that’s how
they get their ideas.
-Angie Castro
Question #3
How would understanding the culture and time period
that a novel was written in, as well as, the authors back
round and life experience, help in your understanding of
a novel?

To understand the novel better.

ZAC CUBAS
 Sources….<3
http://www.theaudiobookstore.com/servlet/-strse-364
75/Cry-the-Beloved-Country/Detail?KID=5098611&gclid=
CPjG_I6izJ0CFR4HagodMSHUsA
www.google.com

www.Youtube.com

www.ask.com

www.enotes.com

www.Google.com/maps
The End!
Made by:

Graciela Romero

Angie Castro

Jose Mercado

Zac Cubas