by Quen Law
In Chinese moi-yun means “to join people,” an apt description of a matchmaker’s task of bringing people together for the purpose of matrimony. Long ago, matchmakers in China were necessary and important community members during a time when falling in love was frowned upon and dating was unheard of. The only way for young people to meet and get married was through the services of a matchmaker, under the supervision of both sets of parents. Once the match was made and the wedding day chosen, the matchmaker would usually accompany the bride in a grand procession to the groom’s house to collect a large fee along with an invitation to the wedding feast.
Quen Law/YonSheng Xuan. Cricket Media Incorporated
Question
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If the matchmaker married a bride and a groom despite many objections, and the married couple turned out to be perfect for each other, what common character archetype would describe this matchmaker?
(1 point)
Responses
the outcast
the outcast
the innocent
the innocent
the shapeshifter
the shapeshifter
the hero
1 answer
The common character archetype that would describe the matchmaker in the scenario you provided is the hero.
The matchmaker takes on a challenging role by uniting the couple despite objections, ultimately leading to a positive outcome where the couple turns out to be perfect for each other. This willingness to take risks for the greater good aligns with the characteristics of a hero.
