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Marrying off daughters dates back to the days (and today, to the cultures) where women are/were seen as the property of first their fathers and later, of their husbands. As property, they were and in some cultures still are used as pawns in cementing family, clan or tribal relations. In some cultures, daughters are a source of income too, because of the bridal gifts with which the groom or his family has to buy the bride.
The "marriage as a deal" by the way worked in both directions. A famous exchange from 18th century France has an adult son asking his father if it is true the the family is arranging a marriage for him. To which the father answers by telling the son to mind his own business.
On the other hand, in northwestern Europe it was completely normal among the somewhat 'lower' social classes from the Middle Ages on for boys and girls of marriable age to choose partners themselves and marry for love (or convenience), just as today. In many rural communities it was even accepted that a pair married the moment when there was a first child on the way.
Lamar Gibson
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∙ 8y agoMarrying off daughters dates back to the days (and today, to the cultures) where women are/were seen as the property of first their fathers and later, of their husbands. As property, they were and in some cultures still are used as pawns in cementing family, clan or tribal relations. In some cultures, daughters are a source of income too, because of the bridal gifts with which the groom or his family has to buy the bride.
The "marriage as a deal" by the way worked in both directions. A famous exchange from 18th century France has an adult son asking his father if it is true the the family is arranging a marriage for him. To which the father answers by telling the son to mind his own business.
On the other hand, in northwestern Europe it was completely normal among the somewhat 'lower' social classes from the Middle Ages on for boys and girls of marriable age to choose partners themselves and marry for love (or convenience), just as today. In many rural communities it was even accepted that a pair married the moment when there was a first child on the way.
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Why is Oedipus more concerned about his daughters than his son?
All four children were products of incest and as such were looked down upon in society. His sons could do manual labor and get by. But women in Greek times were strictly mothers, wives and what might have been considered homemakers. So the daughters would have to get married but no one would want to marry them because Oedipus is both their dad and their brother.
Why is Oedipus more concerned about his daughters than his sons?
All four children were products of incest and as such were looked down upon in society. His sons could do manual labor and get by. But women in Greek times were strictly mothers, wives and what might have been considered homemakers. So the daughters would have to get married but no one would want to marry them because Oedipus is both their dad and their brother.
Who does Juliets mother want Juliet to marry?
Both of Juliet's parents want her to marry Paris.
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Anyone but Romeo one would presume, but in fact the Capulets have their eyes on a rich young man called Paris who is related to the Prince, and who they really want to marry Juliet.
Why would Juliet rather kill herself then marry Paris?
Juliet would rather kill herself than marry Paris because she is already married to her true love, Romeo. She does not want to commit bigamy and does not believe in a marriage without love.
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Every father daughter relationship is different. Probably most fathers would want their daughters to know that they deserve to be treated well, and that they should treat others well. They would want them to know their self worth.
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Why is Oedipus more concerned about his daughters than his son?
All four children were products of incest and as such were looked down upon in society. His sons could do manual labor and get by. But women in Greek times were strictly mothers, wives and what might have been considered homemakers. So the daughters would have to get married but no one would want to marry them because Oedipus is both their dad and their brother.
Why is Oedipus more concerned about his daughters than his sons?
All four children were products of incest and as such were looked down upon in society. His sons could do manual labor and get by. But women in Greek times were strictly mothers, wives and what might have been considered homemakers. So the daughters would have to get married but no one would want to marry them because Oedipus is both their dad and their brother.
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yes
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