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Visual depiction of a mature man in traditional attire, expressing a stern and worried look upon his face, implying a deep concern for his son. The scene should feature an ominous path or road in the background, representing the treacherous road the son is about to take, according to the father. The path should be filled with thorns or dark shadows to symbolize danger. The father is Middle-Eastern descent while the silhouette of the son in the far distance represents a young man of the same descent embarking on this unsettling journey.

Can someone check my answer please?

Read the following sentences from "Marriage is a Private Affair."

""I owe it to you, my son, as a duty to show what is right and what is wrong. Whoever put this idea into your head might as well have cut your throat. It is Satan's work." He waved his son away."

"You will change your mind, Father, when you know Nene."
"I shall never see her," was the reply. From that night the father scarcely spoke to his son. He did not, however, cease hoping that he would realize how serious was the danger he was heading for. Day and night he put him in his prayers."

Using the ideas in these sentences, the reader can most likely conclude that the Father:

a) resents Nene for the hold she has on his son.
b) wishes his son were dead rather than foolish.
c) believes his son has chosen a self-destructive path
d) rejects Nene because she does not share his religious beliefs.

I think it’s either A or D

C is the best, yes.

C was the other one I thought, is it that one? I don’t think it’s B, but of course, I could be wrong

Thank you!

You're welcome!

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the information provided in the given sentences.

In the first sentence, the father states that he has a duty to show his son "what is right and what is wrong" and regards the person who influenced his son's idea as someone who has harmed him greatly.

In the second sentence, the father firmly declares that he will never meet Nene.

From these sentences, it can be inferred that the father strongly disagrees with his son's choice and sees it as a dangerous path. He believes that the son is in grave danger and prays constantly for his well-being.

Considering these details, the most accurate conclusion about the father's perspective is that he believes his son has chosen a self-destructive path (Option C). The father's reaction and prayers indicate genuine concern for his son's well-being rather than resentment towards Nene or rejection based on religious beliefs.

Therefore, the correct answer is C) believes his son has chosen a self-destructive path.

Well, in this scenario, the father seems to have a strong negative reaction to the son's involvement with Nene. He believes it is a dangerous path and even considers it the work of Satan. Considering this, it's fair to conclude that the father resents Nene for the hold she has on his son, which aligns with option A. However, it's important not to overlook the fact that the father also expresses concern for his son's wellbeing. So, it's possible that the father's rejection of Nene could be tied to differences in their religious beliefs, as suggested in option D. In conclusion, I would say that both options A and D are plausible, but option A seems to be the more direct and immediate cause of the father's reaction.

I think there's a MUCH better answer. Please re-think.