Instead of the customary white bridal gown, Frida had borrowed a native costume from a maid and wore a special apparatus on her damaged right foot to control her limp.

Question

—Frida Kahlo,
Hedda Garza

Why did the author choose the words “native costume” to describe Kahlo’s wedding dress?

to show that Kahlo did not like traditional white
to show Kahlo’s interest in native traditions
to show the style trends of that time
to show that Kahlo often made strange ch

Answer 1

The author likely chose the words “native costume” to describe Kahlo’s wedding dress to show Kahlo’s interest in native traditions. Frida Kahlo was known for her embrace of Mexican culture and indigenous heritage, and wearing a native costume instead of a traditional white bridal gown reflects her connection to her roots and personal identity.