Fighting for a Cause: Human experiences and Universality in Cry, the Beloved Country In Paton's book, Cry, the Beloved Country, he presents the idea that he was thinking beyond just the racial injustices taking place in South Africa during this time. The novel has one major theme that is seen in all cultures and all walks of life. That theme is, fighting for a purpose, cause, or idea. Common universal values in all societies are moral principles and human rights. Fighting for a cause exemplifies a person's morals and life values; every person has a cause whether it is big...
experience." 67 shows that the people of South Africa couldn't make their own causes and goals and could not have their own experiences. The inspiration and change that was seen in Jarvis and Kumalo sparked a motivation to make progress for the conditions of the people.

In the end, the point is to have a purpose or cause and to share an experience. In cultures around the world progress can only be made by bringing about change in "systems" and in people. People must learn to work together for a common goal and not to lead in separate existences.