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At the beginning of the short story Civil Peace, Johnathon and his family are in eastern Nigeria. It is the end of the civil war and he is using his bicycle as a taxi to earn money.
In "Civil Peace," Jonathan gives the money to the thieves to protect his family and avoid violence. He understands that resisting or trying to negotiate could lead to a dangerous confrontation, so he chooses to comply with their demands as a practical means of ensuring his family's safety. His decision reflects the broader theme of resilience and adaptability in the face of post-war challenges. Ultimately, Jonathan prioritizes peace and security over material loss.
they gave it to there family:)
War bonds and money drives.
In "Civil Peace," by Chinua Achebe, Jonathan is happy that is family has five heads on their shoulders. This is because each person survived the war all safe and intact, so he considers himself lucky. Others weren't so lucky.
The story starts off in eastern Nigeria after the civil war has ended. The protagonist even was able to keep his bicycle which he turns into a taxi to make money. In two weeks he made 150 pounds. Jonathan then travels to Enugu to search for his home, and to his surprise it is still standing when other structures around it are demolished. The house needs some repairs so Jonathan finds some supplies around and hires a carpenter to fix his house. He then moves his family back in. The entire family works hard to earn money and rebuild their lives. The children pick mangoes and Maria makes akara balls to sell. After finding that his job as a miner isn't a possibility he decides to open a bar for soldiers that is run out of his house. Then the night after Jonathan gets an "egg rasher" (a butchered pronunciation of the Latin ex gratia, which translates into "as a favor") for turning in rebel currency to the Treasury, and in exchange they gave him 20 pounds legitimate currency, a large group of robbers show up at his house demanding 100 pounds. When Jonathan replies that he doesn't have that much money, the robbers break in and take the 20 pounds anyway. After they take the money, life goes on as usual for Jonathan because 'Nothing Puzzles God', which means that the robbery has a greater meaning in God's eyes than how it seemed to Jonathan.
In "Civil Peace" by Chinua Achebe, Jonathan is grateful for his family's survival and resilience after the Nigerian Civil War, which is symbolized by the "five heads" on their shoulders. This phrase represents the unity and strength of his family, emphasizing their ability to think, work together, and face challenges collectively. Jonathan's happiness stems from their shared determination to rebuild their lives despite the hardships they have endured, highlighting the value of family and hope in the face of adversity.
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The Legislature.
Family starvation, people running out of money, etc...
Jonathan Atkin has written: 'A war of individuals' -- subject(s): World War, 1914-1918, Bloomsbury group, Public opinion, Literature and the war