The correct answer is A) from mockery to admiration.
Step-by-step explanation: In "You Are Old, Father William" by Lewis Carroll, the young man asks why Father William he is behaving so ridiculously for his old age (standing on his head, etc) and by trying to understand him, the young man takes interest in Father Williams abilities and wisdom. He asks more questions, which Father Williams advises against wondering all day, "do you think I can listen all day to such stuff?" The poem shows an interesting perspective on both generations.