Which statement best explains how the theme that power leads to corruption and injustice is developed in this scene? The crowd’s reaction to John shows how angry people are and how much power they truly possess. Because of their power, it is hinted that everyone will soon unite and start a civil war. Police officers are meant to maintain law and order and are meant to serve and protect the people. However, the police officer’s comments about killing John before he becomes a problem show readers how corrupt the city and its government truly is. Jarvis’s disinterest shows how disconnected people are from politics. The reason for this is that they are powerless to change anything. They give in and openly support corruption and injustice. Msimangu should be a leader for the people of Johannesburg. However, Msimangu’s admiration for John shows how ignorant the people of Johannesburg are and how easily they are corrupted by false leaders.