How did the civil war affect Jonathan and his neighbors? How does Jonathan begin to rebuild his life after the war? Cite textual evidence to support your answer. Write two to three sentences
Though rarely referenced directly, an undercurrent of violence runs through "Civil Peace". This violence is hidden and never fully described or witnessed. Overall, the story’s use of violence parallels the way Jonathan has learned to ignore the violence of the past in order to move forward. Jonathan and his neighbours are always in fear of repercussions of actions or being targeted from no fault of their own.
