The document provides background information on the Nigerian Civil War that occurred from 1967-1970, when the Igbo people tried to secede from Nigeria to form the independent Republic of Biafra. This led to a three year war that resulted in famine and the deaths of nearly 1 million Igbos from starvation. The presentation then summarizes a story set in this post-war period, focusing on the character Jonathan who survives the civil war and deals with chaos and robbery in his village in the hazy days after the conflict.

1. Presentation by :
Birendra Prasad Shrestha
M.A. English (T.U.), M. Phil English (P.U.)
English Grade 11 Stories
Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu

2. Bkgnd Information on Nigeria & Civil War
Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu

3. Nigerian Civil War
(1967-1970)
Nigeria
• Independence from British in 1960
• Civil War Began in 1967
• Lasted 3 years
Cause of War
• Igbo tried to separate from
Nigeria
• To form independent Republic
of Biafra

4. The Consequences of Civil War

5. • Ibo were forced to surrender in 1970
• Biafrans suffered
– a severe famine
– Nearly a million died of starvation
The Consequences of Civil War
Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu

6. The Story

7. About the Author
Bhagyodaya Secondary School,
Shankharapur-6, Sankhu

8. Time Place and Action
Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu
Time
• Aftermath of/ days after
the Nigerian Civil War
• Hazy days of peace
Place
• Villages in Biafra Nigeria
• Jonathan’s, the
protagonist’s, house in
Ogui Overside
Action
• All the story is
focused on Jonathan
a civil war survival
• Chaos, Robbery
after war
• Resilience of the
main Character

9. Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu
The Characters
1.Jonathan Iwegbu
2.Maria Iwegbu
3.Thief Leader
4.Army Officer
5.Robbery Victim
6.Thief Chorus

10. Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu
The Characters

11. Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu
The Characters

12. Characters
Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu

13. Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu
SUMMARY

14. Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu
The Summary Contd…

15. Summary Contd…
Bhagyodaya Secondary School, Shankharapur-6, Sankhu

16. Theme of the story
• Untrustworthy authority
• Power of positive thinking
• Work ethic
• Hidden violence
• War
• God
• Legacy of colonialism

17. References (sources)
• www.gradesaver.com
• www.pinterest.com
• www.wikepedia.com