Question

read the passage from marriage in a private affair by chinua achebe. \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.\ \impossible? why?\ asked his father. \i dont love her.\
obody said you did. why should you?\ he asked. \marriage today is different...\ how does this passage define the traditional roles of men and women? men should marry for love, but whether women marry for love is unimportant. it is not that important for men to be religious, but it is essential for women to be. men make decisions, and women accept those decisions. men may pursue many careers, while women are restricted to homemaking and teaching.

Explanation:

In the passage, the son seeks his father's forgiveness for not wanting to marry a certain girl. The father's response implies that men's feelings about marriage (like marrying for love) are not the main - consideration, and men seem to be in a position to make decisions. Women, by implication, are expected to accept these decisions. There is no mention of religious aspects or career restrictions in the passage.

Answer:

Men make decisions, and women accept those decisions.