Final answer:
Evan Hamilton's attitude toward his father includes mixed feelings, comprising both admiration for his father's resilience and determination, a conflict over his authoritative nature due to Evan's passion for astronomy, and affection as shown by the description of the father's 'cry-smile.' None of the above option is correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks about Evan Hamilton's attitude toward his father, which might be based on the historical figure of Edwin Hubble. However, the extracts provided don't refer to an Evan Hamilton directly, suggesting there might be an error in the naming. For the sake of the response, the provided excerpts refer to various paternal relationships, and considering the context of Edwin Hubble's life and his relationship with his father, the best reflection of his attitude might be mixed with elements of admiration for his father's resilience and a struggle with his father's authoritative nature. There isn't a strong indication that Evan Hamilton exclusively felt resentment, cherished moments, or often disagreed with his father. Rather, the mixed emotions come from an understanding of his father's hard work and aspirations for him, juxtaposed with his own aspirations in astronomy that led to a defiance of his father's wishes for him to pursue law.
The first excerpt describes the tension between Hubble's interest in astronomy and his father's wish for him to become a lawyer, which may suggest a degree of disagreement with his father's decisions. The second excerpt implies a degree of respect that the father has for his son, but also a hint of deference that might suggest the son's own achievements and wealth have compelled this respect. The final related excerpt describes the father as kind-hearted and loving, featuring an endearing 'cry-smile' habit which indicates a deep emotional connection. His kindness and loving nature could point toward a cherished relationship with his son.
Taking into account all the information, the quote that best reflects Evan Hamilton's attitude towards his father may be a combination of respect for his resilience and determination but also a challenge to his authority due to a personal passion for astronomy, leading to disagreements on his career choice. Therefore, the attitude is not easily categorized into one of the provided options, as it contains nuances of admiration, conflict, and affection.