I guess Alan Paton is the type of author that puts meaning or symbolism in every important word

that he wants his reader to notice. He then made the title “Cry the Beloved Country” to describe the sides
of the whole story and as how the readers will feel the cry of the characters and their love for their
country which is the South Africa. 2
Literally speaking, the “Cry” symbolizes the anarchy, cruelty and obliteration that the people in
Johannesburge and Ndotsheni experienced from oppressions while “Beloved” symbolizes how the people
of the country South Africa showed resiliency, love, courage and support to their country. 1
But besides from these reasons, I guess I can relate the title to the mix feelings that Kumalo felt
when he eventually found his son and at the same time when he knew about. It is the cry of his heart
when he knew that his son was the murderer of the white man that has been an essential instrument to
fight for the voiceless in the South Africa. 2
It is a strange grief and sorrow within his heart that he can’t completely accept when he knew
about it. Still he’s a father who traveled so hard to find his son, though he discovered this he still loves his
son and that’s what symbolizes the “Beloved” for me. 2
Kumalo represents the “Country”; he’s viewpoint can be similar to South Africa, crying but still
holds on to the love of the people truly cares for it. A cry that comes within from heart, is not a tear that
totally covered by pain and sadness, but rather by hope and love that will eventually find its way to
deeper meaning of love as well as justice.