Difference in Societies based on Chapter 7

Difference in societies is equivalent to difference in cities. The difference between Johannesburg and Ndotshemi shows the two very different societies our world contains. The two different societies are the “One leader society” and the “All have a chance society”. Ndotshemi represents the “One leader society” while Johannesburg represents the “All have a chance society”. Stephen Kumalo’s brother, John Kumalo explains this concept as he says, “at least I am free of the chief,” (35). In other words, John is saying he is proud to be part of the “All have a chance society,” which is in Johannesburg. In John’s speech, he expresses the concept of being able to be part of the group. He describes that he has a role in society unlike how in Ndothshemi, everything is reliant on the Chief. This is why he says he could not write back the Stephen Kumalo. The inexpressible freedom John has cannot be simply put in words. Not only does John feel part of the society but he also makes more money. Money is the driving force of all behind most businesses and jobs. Therefore being an impact to the society and earning four times as much as the people in Ndothshemi earn is worth it. The idea of being, “free of the chief” is a thought that most people under the chief must have thought at one point. The difference between the people in Johannesburg and Ndotshemi, however, is that the people living in Johannesburg took a stand against the chief and left the city.