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• Optimism and Pessimism in "Civil Peace"

  In the following essay, the author discusses the optimism and pessimism in Achebe's short story.

• Roles of the Story and Story Teller in Society

  In this essay, the author examines how Chinua Achebe's ideas about the roles of the story and the storyteller in society are reflected in his short story.

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1. Civil Peace: Introduction
2. Civil Peace: Summary
3. Civil Peace: Chinua Achebe Biography
4. Civil Peace: Themes
5. Civil Peace: Style
6. Civil Peace: Historical Context
7. Civil Peace: Critical Overview
8. Civil Peace: Character Analysis
9. Civil Peace: Essays and Criticism
   1. Optimism and Pessimism in "Civil Peace"
   2. Roles of the Story and Story Teller in Society
10. Civil Peace: Compare and Contrast
11. Civil Peace: Topics for Further Study
12. Civil Peace: What Do I Read Next?
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