Kumalo character

Kumalocan be described as both round and dynamic. He’s a very realistic character andshows complex characteristics and shows a variety of emotion. He shows emotionranging from fear to anger from anger to disappointment. Kumalocanbe described as a man that is struggling to keep his faith, as man that son’scrime haunts him and makes him feel as he failed as a father. He’s a man thatis helpful and wants to bring his family back together against all odds. He’s aman that has other people best interest in his heart. Kumalohas positive attributes such as he’s forgiving, has others people best interestin mind, he genuinely wants to help others and he’s trusting which can be anegative attribute as well. Kumalo just like everybody else in theworld has negative attributes such as he is naive and he loses faith in thingsvery quickly such as his son and god. Kumalo changes from a man of greatfaith in God into a man of little faith so much that begins to doubt God’sexistence.

One of Kumalo’s main positive attributes is that he takesresponsibility for his family. Kumalo says this when asking Mrs. Lithebeif his son’s girlfriend can move in “She will go with me toNdotsheniand bear her child there in a clean and decent home”. He is telling Mrs.Lithbehow he plans to bring his future daughter and law and grandson to his home andcare for them since his son cant .Mrs.Lithbe says"And you are broughthere by a good and kindly man , so good that there is no word for it." Shesaying how Kumalowas kind enough to take responsibility for them and bring them to her heartfrom the kindness of her heart. Kumalo did it because he felt as he wasresponsible for them.

 One of Kumalo's main negative attributes is that he tends to turn away fromGod when he should be looking towards God. Kumalo says" There is no prayer left in me. I am dumb here inside. I have no words inside" When he shouldv'e been praying he didnt want to because his spirts was down and when youre sad you should pray. Kumalo turned away from god when he should've praying to him.