Lesson:
Today we answered these questions. If absent, turn these in next class answered:
Kenya Final Discussion
1. Why does Robert Edgerton, the author of Mau Mau: An African Crucible, argue that the Mau Mau movement, an epic battle of sacrifice, cruelty, and courage, should be remembered not just in Kenya or in Africa—but as a lesson for us all? What is the lesson? How can this lesson be applied to our world today? Use specific examples from the world today to apply these lessons.
2. In what ways are the lives of Mrs. Hill and Njoroge similar? In what ways does Ngugi show the “human” sides of both characters?
3. How do Ngugi and Harry Hook, the director of The Kitchen Toto, incorporate cultural lens into the two stories?
4. Take these stories to a modern context. What are three themes you see in The Kitchen Toto and/or The Martyr. Remember, a theme is a universal message the author is expressing. Use examples to back your opinion of the author’s message.
Choose one of the following to answer as a group
5A. Make an argument from the point of view of Mrs. Hill regarding why she should have fired the shot. Extra credit if you have a thesis, assertions, and support from the story.
5B. Make an argument from the point of view of Njoroge that he should have warned Mrs. Hill or make an argument that he should not have warned her. Extra credit if you have a thesis, assertions, and support from the story.
HMWK:
Letter to Mr.K (See assignments blog)
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