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What is Nnaemeka's argument about marriage? What points does Nnaemeka's father make to counter his son's argument?

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Final answer:

The question likely references Chinua Achebe's narrative, where Nnaemeka values love in marriage over traditional expectations, while his father counters with the significance of cultural norms and duty.

Step-by-step explanation:

The focus of the question seems to derive from Chinua Achebe's story Marriage is a Private Affair, wherein Nnaemeka sees marriage as an act based on personal happiness and love,

not just tradition.

His argument is likely about the importance of marrying someone he loves despite tribal or familial expectations.

In contrast, Nnaemeka's father, reflecting traditional views, would counter with the importance of adhering to cultural norms, choosing a bride from one's own tribe, and the value placed on parental consent and arranged marriages, emphasizing the duty to family and tradition over individual preference.

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