Question

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.

Answer 1

B. Jonathan is grateful that his house still stands, since the surrounding area is war torn.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct answer is 2. Jonathan is grateful that his house still stands,

since the surrounding area is wartorn.

Step-by-step explanation:

In stories, the setting includes the place where actions take place. Additionally, this factor has a great impact on the story and even the characters. In the case of the excerpt presented, the fact Jonathan house is almost intact while a huge nearby building was destroyed makes Jonathan feels grateful, this feeling can be seen in "This newest miracle was his little house in Ogui Overside" that shows Jonathan is surprised but happy or in "But what was that?" that shows Jonathan appreciates the house was not destroyed even when there minor damages.