1. (a) What are the “five inestimable blessings” for which Jonathan is grateful? (b) Interpret What does Jonathan’s attitude toward these blessings show you about the nature of the Nigerian civil war?

Jonathan's blessings are his family, their survival, the few material possessions he has left, his home, and his bicycle. His attitude teaches us that we only need the basics to be happy. War makes one grateful for the important things in life.