Question

what was Nnameka relationship with his dad before he met nene in the story "Marriage i a private affair

Answer 1

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In the story "Marriage is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe, Nnaemeka's relationship with his father, Okeke, was initially close and affectionate. They had a traditional father-son relationship, with Okeke nurturing and guiding Nnaemeka as he grew up. They had shared many experiences and cherished memories together.

However, their relationship became strained and distant after Nnaemeka introduced his father to his fiancée, Nene. Nnaemeka's father strongly disapproved of Nene because she belonged to a different ethnic group, and he insisted that Nnaemeka should marry someone from their own Igbo community.

Okeke's rigid adherence to tradition and cultural values clashed with Nnaemeka's desire for autonomy and his belief in love over tribal affiliation. As a result, their once-close bond was shattered, and they became distant and estranged from one another. Okeke even disowned his son because of his decision to marry Nene.

Their relationship remained distant until the end of the story when Nene wrote a letter to Okeke sharing the news of their happy marriage and their children. The letter and the realization that Nnaemeka's family is thriving despite their different backgrounds bring a change in Okeke's heart, offering the possibility of reconciliation.