In Achebe's "Civil Peace," the character Jonathan mentions that one of his sons died during the Nigerian Civil War. What is the historical significance of this background?

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Gillian Krause

15 September, 04:31

In Achebe's "Civil Peace," the character Jonathan mentions that one of his sons died during the Nigerian Civil War. What is the historical significance of this background?

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Stephanie Warren · Answer 1

A) Millions of civilians died under British colonial rule. b) The Nigerian government purposely targeted Biafra boys. c) There is no historical significance; it is just a fictional character's background. d) Millions of civilians died during the Nigerian Civil War.

The correct answer is a; Millions of civilians died under British colonial rule.