Question

read the passage from \marriage is a private affair\ by chinua achebe. on the second evening of his return from lagos nnaemeka sat with his father under a cassia tree. this was the old mans retreat where he went to read his bible when the parching december sun had set and a fresh, reviving wind blew on the leaves. \father,\ began nnaemeka suddenly, \i have come to ask for forgiveness.\ \forgiveness? for what, my son?\ he asked in amazement. \its about this marriage question.\ \which marriage question.\ \i cant—we must—i mean it is impossible for me to marry nwekes daughter.\ what does this passage reveal about the cultural environment? fathers and sons agreed on the importance of good character. fathers and sons are beginning to have different ideas about what marriage is. fathers and sons agree that change leads to progress. fathers and sons have different ideas about whether marriage is a worthwhile goal.

Explanation:

The story "Marriage Is a Private Affair" explores generational differences. In traditional cultures, arranged marriages were common. Here, Nnaemeka's father likely expects him to marry Nweke's daughter (a traditional - arranged match). Nnaemeka's statement that he can't marry her shows a shift. Sons (like Nnaemeka) in a changing cultural environment (possibly influenced by modern ideas) have different views on marriage (wanting it to be a personal choice) compared to fathers (who may hold onto traditional arranged - marriage concepts).

Answer:

Fathers and sons are beginning to have different ideas about what marriage is.