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James Jarvis Quotes

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This quote is acted out in the novel by James Jarvis. After reading his son's writings and beliefs. Jarvis comes to the realization that whites are partly responsible for the racial divide. He learns more about the work that his son did on behalf of South Africa, and eventually devotes himself to social work as well. He donates ten thousand dollars to start the Arthur Jarvis Club. He decides to help struggling African village. He begins by sending milk to the children, and eventually building a dam to prevent further droughts. He also teaches the people more advanced methods of agriculture and farming that are less devastating. It shows that James is selfless and even though Kumalo's son is responsible for Arthur's death, helping the villiage

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