How Is A Person's Past Affected By His Past In The Beloved Country

In Alan Paton's Cry, The Beloved Country a person's past shapes them in many ways. Absalom is affected by his past because he feels bad about the crimes he has committed. This is because of his upbringing by Stephen Kumalo. Absalom seems to feel remorseful for his actions and want to turn it around with his girlfriend. This is because his father would want him to feel this way and he grew up learning this so it still affects him. Absalom said in court"No. I would not have shot a decent person. I would have only shot if someone had shot at me"(195). This shows his remorsefulness for his actions. This feeling only occurs to young men like himself if they have learned it from someone that they respect very much. It seems like the community