Pick one character who does not have a name. Look back to all the times they are mentioned. What is the effect of using this character? Why do you think Alan Paton did not give them a name? Do you think this was a good decision on his part? Why or why not?
I picked the man who helps Kumalo when he enters the city, but then he robs Kumalo. The effect of using this character is that it can relate to anyone. Anyone could try to help you, but do they have other reasons to help you besides just to help. Alan Paton did not give them a name because it is more general, and it lets the reader think back on their own life experiences. Yes, I do think this was a good decision. I think this was a good decision because it gives it more meanng and more of an ability to inner reflect on it. If he had given the man a name, it would not have been personal.
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