What statement best summarizes the argument the author makes in order to convince women to "adapt [themselves] to [their] husban
d"? A
Life is more enjoyable without conflict, so it’s best to be accommodating.
B
Because the husband has more power and connections, it is in the woman’s best interest to align herself with him in order to acquire the most social capital.
C
Women are generally less educated and should therefore follow their husband’s advice.
D
Without her husband, a woman would lead a life of total misery.
I would say the correct answer is D
. Without her husband, a woman would lead a life of total misery.
Explanation:
In this passage, Jennings says that <u>both nature and "mankind" have made the man superior to his wife</u>. Some of his rights are "natural", others "acquired", but he has them all and his wife (obviously) none. It follows that a woman is utterly devastated if she chooses not to adapt and even submit to her husband.
This is not a general statement about avoidance of conflict. Nor is it about the man's social connections and influence - Jennings clearly thinks that man's power doesn't stem from social circumstances alone, but from nature too. It's not about women's education (or lack thereof) either. That part is not even mentioned.
From her speech is shown that Juliet is really in love with Romeo and cannot wait to sleep with him now that they are married. She can't wait to start their married life together.
He is excited to see such an impressive house in person. He is surprised that such a great building has been destroyed. He is upset because he wishes that the house looked more like it used to.
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