Cry,+the+Beloved+Country+WebQuest

= __Purpose__: To support your literature circle's comprehension of //Cry, the Beloved Country// by Alan Paton. = = __Assignment__: Each member of your group will be assigned a specific background issue to research and bring information back to share with the group. To organize your research and report, use the questions provided as a guide. Your report must include answers to the questions and specific evidence to support your answer from a provided source. =

Author: Who was Alan Paton? How did his life experiences lead him to write this novel?
· Alan (Stewart) Paton (1903-1988) [] · Alan Paton []

History of South Africa: What is the historical context of the novel? What events lead to the racial segregation prevalent in the novel’s setting and action?
· CIA World Factbook: South Africa (Specifically information under the Introduction tab) [] · The Story of Africa []

Apartheid: What was the political and economic climate in South Africa during the 1940s? In what specific ways might these influence the characters in the novel?
· The History of Apartheid in South Africa [] · The Apartheid Era []

Johannesburg: What factors influenced the creation of this major city? How do you expect those factors to influence Stephen Kumalo’s perceptions of the city and his experiences there?
· History of Johannesburg [] · Johannesburg []