Engaged to a Nun

Question

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.

Use the passage and the excerpt from the passage to answer the question.

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

(1 point)
Responses

The section demonstrates the importance of family ties during the time the story takes place.
The section demonstrates the importance of family ties during the time the story takes place.

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 this time.
The section reveals the importance of nuns during this time.

The section illustrates how to behave when visiting a grandparent’s town.

Answer 1

The section demonstrates the importance of family ties during the time the story takes place. This is evident in the fact that the young man, Chên, goes to visit his maternal grandmother and hears about the nuns in the nearby temple during his visit. This shows that family connections were significant and played a role in shaping the actions of individuals in the historical context of the story.