The Martyr | Compare and Contrast

Early 20th Century: Kenya is a Protectorate of Great Britain until 1963.

Late 20th Century: After 1963, the Republic of Kenya is an independent, democratic nation.

1960s and 1970s: When Ngugi's short story ‘‘The Martyr’’ is first published in the 1970s, Kenya's president is Jomo Kenyatta.

1980s and 1990s: After Kenyatta's death in 1978, Daniel arap Moi becomes president of the Republic of Kenya.

1960s and 1970s: When Ngugi's story ‘‘The Martyr'' is first published, he is living and working in the Republic of...

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