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Mugo

This character is considered to be a hero by the villagers even though he feels guilty for his actions.

Karanja

This character chooses to join the government guards instead of the Movement. He later has a baby with a married woman.

Gikonyo

This character is a carpenter who has a tortured relationship with his wife.

Mumbi

This character has a baby with another man while her husband is in a concentration camp.

Warui

This character is a village elder who lost a son during World War II.

Githua

This character lies about his lost leg.

The Old Woman

This character stops speaking to others after her son's death.

Gitoko

This character is killed during the war because he can't hear anyone warning him to move.

Waitherero

This character takes in her orphan nephew but treats him badly.

Waiyaki

This character is an early rebel who stood up...

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