Msimangu
Msimangu is powerful because he seeks no power. He is humble and honest, and does not flaunt his generosity, but rather shows that he genuinely cares for those around him though his actions.
"I shall hide nothing from you though it is painful for me. These women sleep with any man for their price... 'This is terrible news for you' he said" (23).
"Some of us think when we have power, we shall revenge ourselves on the white man who has had power, and because our desire is corrupt, we are corrupted, and the power has no heart in it. But most white men do not know this truth about power, and they are afraid lest we get it"(39).
This picture of two men holding hands demonstrates Msimangu's empathy and compassion for those around him.
Good quotes
ReplyDeleteI like how you introduced the quote where Msimangu says he is a selfish man and only has gods hands on him. It shows how honest people can be and how straight forward the citizens of a big city like Johannesburg.
ReplyDeleteSo what is his overall opinion on power? He claims that power corrupts people, but that it is also necessary for change. How do we use power for change if it corrupts us? Is it possible?
ReplyDeleteIn what way is Msimangu powerful?
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ReplyDeleteIs Msimangu, a simple church minister, more powerful than John, who is a famous political leader? Msimangu doesn't seek power, while John does.
ReplyDeleteYour quotes really support your idea that Msimangu is a humble and kind person, and I like the picture that you chose to describe his ability to connect to others.
ReplyDeleteWhy is it that Msimangu is seen as a helpful and forgiving man, and yet he is quick to anger, and is not willing at first to help Absalom's poor fiance?
ReplyDeleteWhat is your definition of power? He doesn't really have control but he still is very influential and humble so I like the way you said that
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