Read this excerpt from "The Origin of the Robin."

His father visited him regularly every morning, to encourage him to perseverance, describing at length the honor and renown that would attend him through life if he accomplished the full term prescribed.

According to this excerpt, which best describes the father’s hope for his son?
that he will be physically strong
that he will be smarter than all others
that he will be revered and respected
that he will be clever and cunning