<p>The Concubine<br> 'Ihuoma,my child' Wigwe began at last,'really i ought to have come here with more people,but i have avoided formalities because i want to spare myself any embarrassment.Formalities will come later if all goes well'.<br> Wigwe has come to Ihuoma in order to</p>

Question 68 of 327

The Concubine
'Ihuoma,my child' Wigwe began at last,'really i ought to have come here with more people,but i have avoided formalities because i want to spare myself any embarrassment.Formalities will come later if all goes well'.
Wigwe has come to Ihuoma in order to

A. marry her clandestinely
B. gain her consent before coming with relations
C. persuade her to marry his own son
D. dissuade her from marrying his own son

Correct Answer: C

Explanation

The correct option is C. persuade her to marry his own son. Explanation of the Correct Answer:

Contextual Understanding: In the excerpt, Wigwe is speaking to Ihuoma and mentions that he has avoided formalities to spare himself embarrassment. This indicates that he is approaching a sensitive topic, likely related to marriage or relationships.
Purpose of Wigwe's Visit: The phrase "I want to spare myself any embarrassment" suggests that Wigwe is aware that the subject he is about to discuss may be delicate. The use of the word "formalities" implies that he is not just visiting for casual conversation but has a specific purpose related to marriage.
Interpreting the Options:
Option A (marry her clandestinely): This option suggests that Wigwe intends to marry Ihuoma secretly. However, the context does not support this interpretation, as Wigwe is not indicating any intention to marry Ihuoma himself but rather to discuss a marriage involving his son.
Option B (gain her consent before coming with relations): While this option suggests that Wigwe is seeking Ihuoma's approval, it does not specify the relationship he is proposing. The context implies that he is not merely seeking consent but is likely trying to persuade her to marry his son.
Option C (persuade her to marry his own son): This is the most fitting interpretation. Wigwe's visit is likely to discuss a potential marriage between Ihuoma and his son, which aligns with the context of avoiding embarrassment and the mention of formalities.
Option D (dissuade her from marrying his own son): This option contradicts the context. If Wigwe were trying to dissuade Ihuoma from marrying his son, he would not need to avoid formalities or worry about embarrassment; rather, he would be straightforward about his intentions.

Why Other Options Are Weaker:

Option A is weak because it misinterprets Wigwe's intentions. He is not looking to marry Ihuoma himself but is focused on his son.
Option B is less accurate because it does not capture the essence of Wigwe's purpose, which is to persuade rather than just gain consent.
Option D is the weakest because it directly opposes the likely intention of Wigwe's visit, which is to promote a union between Ihuoma and his son, not to dissuade her from it.

Summary of Key Points:

Wigwe's visit is focused on discussing a marriage proposal involving his son.
The avoidance of formalities indicates a sensitive topic, likely related to marriage.
The correct interpretation aligns with the context of persuasion rather than mere consent or dissuasion.
Understanding character motivations and context is crucial in literary analysis.

This thorough breakdown should help clarify why option C is the correct answer and why the other options do not fit the context as well.

The Concubine 'Ihuoma,my child' Wigwe began at last,'really i ought to have come here with more people,but i have avoided formalities because i want to spare myself any embarrassment.Formalities will come later if all goes well'. Wigwe has come to Ihuoma in order to

Explanation

The Concubine
'Ihuoma,my child' Wigwe began at last,'really i ought to have come here with more people,but i have avoided formalities because i want to spare myself any embarrassment.Formalities will come later if all goes well'.
Wigwe has come to Ihuoma in order to