What is some character development in Kitta when he wants to join the British army?

Over the course of the novel, Kitta changes into a modern young man. He wants to go to college, to fight in the war, and to eventually fight for Indian freedom. During his transition from boy to man, Kitta becomes uncertain that nonviolence is the best solution to every problem, and after finishing school he decides to join the Indian British army and help fight against Hitler. Kitta doesn't believe the British are good people, but he believes they are better than Hitler. Kitta dreams of fighting for Indian independence when he returns from war.