Question

analyzing a passage from a feminist perspective
the old man at once felt the resolution he had built up over so many years falling in. he was telling himself that he must not give in. he tried to steel his heart against all emotional appeals.
he leaned against a window and looked out.
okeke was trying hard not to think of his two grandsons. but he knew he was now fighting a losing battle.
his mind immediately returned to the children. how could he shut his door against them?

• \marriage is a private affair,\ chinua achebe

which quotation from the passage best suggests future change to the tradition for women?
\the old man at once felt the resolution he had built up over so many years falling in.\
\he was telling himself that he must not give in.\
\he tried to steel his heart against all emotional appeals.\
\okeke was trying hard not to think of his two grandsons.\

Explanation:

None of the given quotations directly suggest future change to tradition for women. However, if we consider the context of the story "Marriage Is a Private Affair" which often deals with generational - change and breaking of traditions, the idea of a character like the old man struggling with his resolve might imply a shift in the future. But among these, none are strong indicators of change for women specifically. If we had to choose one that shows a weak possibility of change in tradition due to emotional influence (which could potentially relate to changes in family - related traditions that impact women), "Okeke was trying hard not to think of his two grandsons" could be seen as a moment where personal emotions might start to break down traditional barriers.

Answer:

"Okeke was trying hard not to think of his two grandsons"