Social Realism and Apartheid in Literature

The video provides an introduction to Alan Paton and his novel 'Cry, the Beloved Country'. It covers Paton's biography, the novel's publication and impact, and the literary techniques he employed. The video also explains the genre of social realism and provides historical context on South Africa's colonization and apartheid era, highlighting key events and figures like Nelson Mandela.

Where was Alan Paton born?

• Pietermaritzburg

• Durban

• Johannesburg

• Cape Town

What was Alan Paton's role at the reformatory in Johannesburg?

• Administrator

• Counselor

• Principal

• Teacher

In which year was 'Cry, the Beloved Country' published?

• 1952

• 1950

• 1948

• 1945

What was a key aspect of Alan Paton's writing style?

• Frequent use of first-person narrative

• Use of dashes instead of quotation marks

• Focus on romantic themes

• Use of complex metaphors

What genre does 'Cry, the Beloved Country' belong to?

• Modernism

• Social Realism

• Postmodernism

• Romanticism

What is a common theme in social realist novels?

• Love stories

• Historical fiction

• Racial injustice

• Fantasy worlds

Who were the Afrikaners?

• Dutch settlers

• French settlers

• German settlers

• British settlers

What was the purpose of apartheid laws in South Africa?

• To improve education

• To encourage immigration

• To segregate races

• To promote economic growth

When was Nelson Mandela released from prison?

• 1995

• 1980

• 1990

• 1985

What was the outcome of the 1994 elections in South Africa?

• Mandela became president

• Apartheid was reinstated

• South Africa became a monarchy

• A new apartheid law was passed