Compare and contrast the heroic actions and motivations of Kihika and General R.

Kihika is the brother of Mumbi and a brave freedom fighter in the Mau Mau. He is responsible for killing DO Robson and taking over Mahee prison, becoming a hero to the people. He is betrayed by Mugo and is captured and hanged. His life and deeds are legendary, and part of Uhuru is intended to celebrate him.

General R is the military man who served in WWII, and whose goals are to get Mugo to speak at Uhuru and to punish Kihika's betrayer. He is stern and quiet and does not boast or get involved in politics. When he was young he had a tyrannical father whom he wanted to kill, and was distressed when his mother stood up for his father even though he beat her. He arrests Mugo and takes him to trial after Mugo confesses.