... compassion toward each other will overcome suffering and restore stability to the country. The author uses a unique style in order to draw out the themes of degradation and restoration. Paton describes the two main cultures of South Africa, Natives and European, in order to bring out the degradation that ... in social status between the European and Natives. The Europeans are dominant in society and they take advantage of the Natives. The majority of the Native people cannot earn a decent living, which causes them to resort to violence. Many of the Natives are forced into grueling work...

• Word Count: 1586
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School