Chinua achebe believes that "[l]iterature, whether handed down by word of mouth or in print, gives us a second handle on reality." using the story "civil peace" as evidence, defend or refute (argue against) achebe's opinion.

I would argue with Achebe opinion

Literature could possibly do harm for us to our reality

Jonathan's story in the Civil Peace of course are very good and an emotional roller coaster. But in the end, it is nothing more than a fiction. In order to get a second handle on reality, it's best to find comfort in friends and companions who would help you go through the cold harsh reality

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