Engaged to a Nun

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by Translated by Herbert A. Giles

Now his maternal grandmother lived at Huang-kang; and on one occasion, when young Chên was paying her a visit, he heard some one say that of the four Yüns at Huang-chou the youngest had no peer. This remark referred to some very nice- looking nuns who lived in a temple a few miles from his grandmother’s house; and accordingly Chên secretly set off to see them, and, knocking at the door, was very cordially received by the four ladies, who were persons of considerable refinement.



"Engaged to a Nun" by Herbert A. Giles

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How does this section help readers understand the historical context of the story?

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The section shows how normal it was for young people to go against their family’s wishes.
The section shows how normal it was for young people to go against their family’s wishes.

The section reveals the importance of nuns during …

Answer 1

The section helps readers understand the historical context of the story by showing the societal norms and values of the time regarding nuns and relationships. It indicates that visiting nuns was not necessarily taboo or frowned upon, as the young man was cordially received by them. This suggests that nuns may have held a respected and valued position in society during the time period in which the story takes place.