I think an important part of the characterization is when the narrator says, "But though Stephen Kumalo has been there a full hour before he need, he does not listen to these things"(42). This shows that he takes things very serious especially with his time since he arrived so early.
When they describe Johannesburg they say it, "is a great city, with so many streets they say that a man can spend his days going up and down another, and never the same one twice"(42). This explains what a big difference there is between the place stephen is traveling and the place he is leaving.
The language used sets a distinct tone for me. The author uses words like, cripple, cold, gloomy, mystery, fascination, and glimpse. It makes the book seem rather dark and mysterious so far.
and the narrative seems to follow Stephen Kumalo very closely. It is always describing what he is doing or feeling at the moment.
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