Question
This was the era when gentlemen formally offered their services to "unprotected ladies" at the start of an Atlantic voyage. Tonight the courtesy came in handy.
How does the author support this central idea?
by describing the behavior of the women who are leaving the ship
by giving descriptions of personal experiences and conversations
by explaining the dangers involved in voyaging across the Atlantic
by offering an opinion about the need for protection from gentlemen
How does the author support this central idea?
by describing the behavior of the women who are leaving the ship
by giving descriptions of personal experiences and conversations
by explaining the dangers involved in voyaging across the Atlantic
by offering an opinion about the need for protection from gentlemen
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The author supports the central idea by **explaining the dangers involved in voyaging across the Atlantic**. This context highlights the need for gentlemen to offer their services as protectors for "unprotected ladies," emphasizing the potential risks associated with such journeys and reinforcing the social customs of the time.