In "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe, the thieves initially ask for twenty pounds from Jonathan.
"Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe was published in 1971.
The short story "Civil Peace" was written by Chinua Achebe. The thieves are very bold and cocky, and when Jonathon and his family begin to yell for help, the thieves respond by helping them with that.
Chinua Achebe
In 1972, Chinua Achebe became Professor of English at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Chinua Achebe taught literature and writing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he was a professor for more than 30 years. He was known for his expertise in African literature and his influential works such as "Things Fall Apart."
You can find the full text of the short story "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe in various published collections of his works, in libraries, or online through platforms that offer access to literature and short stories. Alternatively, you can purchase a copy of the collection that contains the story.
Civil Peace is a book written by Chinua Achebe and tells a story of civil war in Nigeria. In the story, Jonathan protects his bike during the civil war by burying it.
In the story "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe, the phrase "nothing puzzles God" is used by Jonathan to emphasize his faith and optimism in the face of challenges and losses. He uses this phrase as a reminder that God's knowledge and power surpass human understanding, and that there is always hope and purpose even in difficult circumstances. Jonathan uses this phrase to maintain his resilience and perspective in rebuilding his life after the Nigerian Civil War.
In "No Longer at Ease" by Chinua Achebe, Obi's wife Clara thought she would enjoy the wealth and status that would come with her husband's new position in the civil service. She was pleased at first, but eventually realized that the pressures and expectations of society made her unhappy.
Some minor characters in "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe include the thieves who rob Jonathan, the taxi driver who helps Jonathan and his family, and the bandleader at the independence party. These characters play smaller roles in the story but help to shape the narrative and provide insights into Jonathan's experiences post-civil war.
"He was normally a heavy sleeper but that night he heard all the neighborhood noises die down one after another."
Chinua Achebe has written: 'No Longer at Ease' -- subject(s): Fiction, Igbo (African Tribe), City and town life, Romance, Roman, Literatura africana, Igbo (African people) 'Things fall apart. Chinua Achebe, with introduction and notes by Aigboje Higo; illustrated byy Uche Okeke' 'Things Fall Apart (Reader's Companion)' 'Termiteros de la sabana' 'No Loger at Ease' 'Chinua Achebe Reading Anthills of the Savannah Arrow of God' 'Beware, soul brother' -- subject(s): History, Nigeria Civil War, 1967-1970, Poetry 'Things Fall Apart' 'No Longer at Ease' 'Le monde s'effondre' -- subject(s): Romans, Hommes, Relations raciales, Britanniques 'Echi di ime' -- subject(s): Texts, Igbo language 'Morning yet on creation day' -- subject(s): History and criticism, African literature, African literature (English), Intellectual life 'The Education of a British-Protected Child' -- subject(s): Biography, Chinua Achebe, Nigerian Authors, OverDrive, Essays, Nonfiction 'Collected poems' -- subject(s): Poetry, OverDrive, Fiction 'The university and the leadership factor in Nigerian politics' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Leadership, Education, History 'The education of a British-protected child' 'Arrow of God' 'Igbesi Aye Okonkwo'