How does the interaction between kumalo and john after they meet their sons at the prison affect kumalo? kumalo is angered and confused by john’s intense dislike for absalom, and a vicious argument erupts between the brothers. kumalo is hurt and shocked by john’s callous selfishness and his willingness to defend his own son at absalom’s expense. kumalo is impressed and envious of john’s practical nature so he follows john’s lead, hiring a lawyer and planning absalom’s defense. kumalo is saddened and stunned by john’s defeatist attitude and by how john blames kumalo for the predicament their sons face.