Question

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:

The question asks for the quote that best suggests future change to women's tradition (from Marriage is a Private Affair, where Okeke opposes his son's marriage outside their ethnic group, a traditional restriction).

• The first quote shows Okeke's long-held resolve (against the non-traditional marriage) breaking, which signals he will likely soften his stance, allowing a shift from the strict traditional rule.
• The other quotes only show his active resistance or internal conflict without indicating the resolve's collapse, which is the key to future change.

Answer:

"The old man at once felt the resolution he had built up over so many years falling in."