| Uhuru Day Speech Choose one option below: 1. Mugo, Mugo has been asked to write a speech celebrating Uhuru or freedom. Pretend you are Mugo and begin to imagine what you would really like to say in that speech. Since this speech is only occurring in the character’s mind, you should be completely honest. Your speech will be somewhat like a soliloquy. Try to capture the essence of the your personality and point of view in the speech. Remember, You are Mugo. Make sure your speech covers the following: Be sure to identify yourself by name (Mugo). Review Mugo’s life history. Explain Mugo’s initial reaction to the freedom struggle. Identify Mugo’s personal and political motives for supporting or betraying the struggle for independence. Review the life history of Kihika from Mugo’s point of view. Provide tentative reasons for Kihika’s betrayal and death from Mugo’s point of view. Use as many quotes from the text as possible. 2. Mumbi, Gikonyo or Karanja Pretend that you are Mumbi, Gikonyo or Karanja and you were just about to write an obituary of Kihika when you hear that Mugo has been asked to write a speech celebrating Uhuru or freedom. Begin to imagine what you would like to say if you could give that speech. Since this speech is only occurring in the character’s mind, you should be completely honest. Your speech will be somewhat like a soliloquy. Try to capture the essence of the character’s personality and point of view in the speech. Remember you are Mumbi, Gikonyo or Karanja. Make sure your speech covers the following: Be sure to identify yourself by name (character). Review your life history. Explain your initial reaction to the freedom struggle. Identify your personal and political motives for supporting or betraying the struggle for independence. Review the life history of Kihika from your point of view. Provide tentative reasons for Kihika’s betrayal and death from your point of view. Use as many quotes from the text as possible. |
