Closure

The ending of Cry, the Beloved Country is eloquently written and very moving. With almost all books, readers are left wanting more. There's always one last question, one last thought. In this novel I can't help but wonder what was said in Absolom's last letter. What were a guilty son's last words. Was he sorry? I think we already established he was, but was there some better insight into what happened. I wander if he grew angry at his cousin and Johannes. They were let off free. I know if I was in his position I would be furious. For some reason, I don't think he was angry. I believe that Absolom's last letter was one of comfort for his father and mother. It would be the last thing he could give them. He may have told them that his actions were not due to a poor upbringing by his parents. However, readers will never know. I think that Paton did this on purpose. It gave closure to Absolom's character, yet didn't do so fully. Kumalo and his wife will never fully have closure. Their only son murdered another man and lost his life as the consequence. Readers aren't given full closure. We are able to understand his parents just a little better now.