Why does nnaemeka think that his father okeke will be unhappy when he hears of nnaemekas engagement

In Chinua Achebe's Marriage is a Private Affair, Nnaemeka wanted to inform his father about his engagement with Nene but he was bound to tell him as he knew his father would be upset on this sensitive issue. When Nene suggests him to inform his father through a letter, Nnaemeka describes that to his father it's not "happy news" because this marriage was not arranged by his family. A marriage is arranged by the families according to the Ibo tribe. In addition, when the marriage is arranged it is made assured that the two speak the same tongue or come from the same tribe. To this he says:

"It would not be wise to break the news to him by writing. a letter will bring it upon him with a shock. I'm quite sure about that."

A Regardless of how tightly the bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone.

A

Explanation

Emerson describes the importance of society and solitude to human being.

As important as it is, individual personalities dictates how much society and solitude stimulus one needs.

But the important factor is that each person should learn to balance the two traits.

Identify the importance of society and when you should be immersed in it.

As mentioned in the essay, society provides sense of belonging and identity.

However it is also necessary to learn to be alone and appreciate it because one is always alone with one's thoughts.