Cry, the Beloved Country Who is the antagonist in Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 12:46 Last updated by Cat on 08 Apr 04:12
I think that racial injustice and fear combine to be the antagonist in the story. Absalom actually shoots an innocent person; it is ultimately systemic prejudice and subjugation that is the real antagonist.