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Limuru, Kenya

This is Ngũgĩ’s home village.

Alliance High School

This is the school Ngũgĩ attends which he often describes as his sanctuary.

Bloodhounds

This image is often used to describe the fear Ngũgĩ has of what is waiting outside the sanctuary of his school.

Alliance Uniform

This garment represents prestige and pride. Wearing it announced Ngũgĩ’s success to the outside world.

Debates

First introduced to Ngũgĩ at Alliance High School, the skills he learned from this forum helped him during his trial at the end of the book.

Mugumo Tree

This object represents continuity of life, and Ngũgĩ’s mother believes it to be sacred and healing.

Roasted Potatoes

This food, often cooked by Ngugi’s mother, is a symbol of continuity in Ngugi’s life.

Kiambu Remand Prison

This is the prison Ngugi is transferred to, which he...

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