Which Statement About European Marriage Is FALSE

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement about European marriage is FALSE?

• A) In Europe, as in China, most marriages were arranged by the parents.
• B) Love was the major reason for marriage.
• C) The husband was to be the ruler and the wife was to obey.
• D) In the early modern period the family was the heart of the social order.
• E) In addition to obeying her husband, the wife's other role was to bear children.

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Definitions:

Dramatistic Analysis

A method developed by Kenneth Burke for analyzing human behavior and communication through the lens of drama.

Agent

In Burke’s dramatistic analysis, the individual(s) taking the action.

Fantasy Theme Analysis

The process of searching for and analyzing fantasy themes, the sagas, stories, or ideas shared by members of a group and that give members a common perspective and a shared understanding of the group’s accomplishments.

Illogical Behaviors

Describes actions or reactions that do not follow a rational or reasonable pattern of thought.