by Quen Law
Which quote from the matchmaker reveals something about what sets her apart from social norms?
(1 point)
Responses
Helping people make the right choice in a partner is my passion in life.
Helping people make the right choice in a partner is my passion in life.
He never remarried after my mother died giving birth to me.
He never remarried after my mother died giving birth to me.
Disregarding the customs of our time to educate only the sons, he taught me how to read and write.
Disregarding the customs of our time to educate only the sons, he taught me how to read and write.
As the story goes, even at birth, that old matchmaker, God in heaven, ties an invisible red string around the foot of a boy and a girl destined to spend their lives together as husband and wife.
1 answer
The quote that reveals something about what sets the matchmaker apart from social norms is:
"Disregarding the customs of our time to educate only the sons, he taught me how to read and write."
This statement highlights how she defied societal expectations by receiving an education, which was typically reserved for males, indicating her nonconformity to social norms.
