How does the setting affect Jonathan's outlook on his house?
This newest miracle was his little house in Ogui Overside.
Indeed nothing puzzles God! Only two houses away a
huge concrete edifice some wealthy contractor had put up
just before the war was a mountain of rubble. And here
was Jonathan's little zinc house of no regrets built with
mud blocks quite intact! Of course the doors and
windows were missing and five sheets off the roof. But
what was that?
-"Civil Peace,"
Chinua Achebe
1. Jonathan is doubtful that his house will continue to
stand, since the surrounding area is war torn.
2. Jonathan is grateful that his house still stands,
since the surrounding area is war torn.
3. Jonathan is confused that his house still stands,
given the surrounding destruction.
4. Jonathan is guilt stricken that his house still stands,
given the destruction of the neighboring house.