I believe the purpose in having multiple books in cry the beloved country is to show that things change, and actions affect more than just one person. Absalom's murder seems bad enough to him and his family, but most authors don't elaborate about how the victims feel. Alan Paton does. It really makes me sad to see parents deal with the fact that their child was murdered. A child that you gave your life for and watched grow into a strong man be taken away from you must be unbearable.
On a side note, there is not only one family in this story. Taking a look at different sides adds freshness to the story.
Some interesting notes:
Absalom= my father is peace
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