Chinua Achebe
"Civil Peace"
"Dead Man's Path"
1
"Civil Peace"
Explain the significance of the title "Civil Peace," and relate it to one of the story's themes.
2
Examine Achebe's style, and explain how he uses the genre of the short story.
3
"Dead Man's Path"
Discuss Achebe's use of the path as a metaphor. What is it a metaphor of, and how does Achebe use it to convey themes?
4
What does the supervisor mean when he talks about the "misguided zeal" of the new headmaster?
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