Read the following passage: I do think my parents grew to love one another, in a way.
Their marriage was not their choice, so they couldn’t
understand why I would choose to marry Maria. She was
not the same religion or social standing in their eyes, so
where was the appeal? The value they placed on love was
far below that of tradition, so I felt it was useless to try to
explain.
Which best explains how this passage presents a cultural conflict?
A. It reveals the narrator’s worry over whether his parents will like
Maria.
B. It shows how traditional attitudes are more accepting thanh
modern ones.
C. It creates tension over the contrasting values of two generations.
D. It emphasizes prejudices brought about by lack of education.