Describe the villagers’ reaction to Kumalo’s return to Ndotsheni, from the time he gets off the train until he reaches the church.

From the moment Kumalo steps off the train, the villagers express their happiness to have him back; throughout his walk, people shout out greetings and welcome to him. Everyone converges at the church, and their joy spills out into an impromptu hymn that the entire community sings together. Kumalo leads them in prayer, alluding to his recent troubles, but no one turns their back on him despite the shame on his family.