Mine Boy

Describe the character of Xuma.

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Xuma is the novel's protagonist. Xuma leaves his family farm in the economically depressed north to work in a Johannesburg gold mine, where he encounters the social problems and harsh living conditions that arise from racial and economic oppression. Xuma is characterized as naïve and good-natured, and he is often confused by the behaviors and attitudes of the city people he meets. Xuma is strong and good-looking, attracting the attention of multiple women.

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Xuma is main character in mineboy by Peter Abraham, he is protagonist who fight for common well being of society

He is a black man who comes from North to South to search a job

He is kindman , one who started stricking in mineboy in order to fight against apartheid

Not selfish,lover

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