Question

Which of the following was not one of the obstacles Fanny Hensel had to overcome as a composer? A. Social attitudes prevented women from undertaking careers in music. B. Agoraphobia kept her from traveling and performing. C. Her brother was a famous composer and performer. D. Her father discouraged her from pursuing music as a vocation.

Answer 1

The answer should be B- Agoraphobia kept her from traveling and performing.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Agoraphobia kept her from traveling and performing.

Explanation:

Fanny Hensel was an important German pianist and composer. She is considered the first major composer in the world, however, to reach this title was not easy, Fanny had to face many obstacles.

When Fanny was young, her father told her that Felix (her brother, a very famous musician) could become a professional musician. But for his daughter, he said the music would be just an "ornament" of her daily life. The women at this time could not practice any profession, so Fanny was highly judged and given little incentive to express her talent.