The submissive boy was so afraid to disagree, he often ate meals he hated and watched movies he had no interest in.
The answer is C, the word 'submissive' means to conform to the authority of will or others, meaning the boy rather would listen to others than make his own decisions.
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This is the best answer I can find. After reading it over multiple times I shortened it down to the word Delicate. It makes it sound like she want's this gown.