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Why does the author include the phrases "the thicker her silences” and "No prodding will elicit clues”?

to develop a mood of carelessness, as Obasan is uninterested in the past
to develop a mood of calm, as Obasan is quiet and moves about slowly
to develop a mood of helplessness, as Nomi is frustrated with Obasan’s failure to respond to her
to develop a mood of anger, as Nomi needs Obasan to help her understand the letters’ contents

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to develop a mood of helplessness, as Nomi is frustrated with Obasan’s failure to respond to her

Explanation: "the thicker her silences" and "No prodding will elicit clues" emphasize increasing silence and failed attempts to get information, creating a feeling of powerlessness and frustration rather than carelessness, calm, or anger.