Name a new fact your learned about Korean culture from reading the book
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Re: Name a new fact your learned about Korean culture from reading the book
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I found it interesting near the end, to see women and families move away from marrying so early and arranged in a way where they didn't know each other. Embon had a flirtation with a woman who would have been happy marrying him, getting to know him slowly and introducing him to her parents. Here she was, and her family too, moving away from the tradition, but for some reason, Embon not wanting to risk the heartache of failing her parents' expectations. Goes to show, these things don't change quickly. It takes courage, no matter who you are in society.kdstrack wrote: ↑17 Jan 2021, 21:59 I found the details about arranged marriages to be quite interesting. First, they were married at a young age (13 and 14). Second, they had not seen each other previous to the wedding day. (I also enjoyed the detailed descriptions of the dress she wore and the food that was served! It was all very vivid and informative.)
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Agreed but in addition to that children were shunned and severely criticized if they decided to marry someone they loved instead of going the route of an arranged marriage. Embon was aware of this, of course.Claudia DCD wrote: ↑30 Jan 2021, 14:13I found it interesting near the end, to see women and families move away from marrying so early and arranged in a way where they didn't know each other. Embon had a flirtation with a woman who would have been happy marrying him, getting to know him slowly and introducing him to her parents. Here she was, and her family too, moving away from the tradition, but for some reason, Embon not wanting to risk the heartache of failing her parents' expectations. Goes to show, these things don't change quickly. It takes courage, no matter who you are in society.kdstrack wrote: ↑17 Jan 2021, 21:59 I found the details about arranged marriages to be quite interesting. First, they were married at a young age (13 and 14). Second, they had not seen each other previous to the wedding day. (I also enjoyed the detailed descriptions of the dress she wore and the food that was served! It was all very vivid and informative.)
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Yes, that was really interesting and shocking actually because I know the South Korea of today and there is no hint to my untutored eyes of a monarchy ever being in existence.
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Embon's wife, for example. She is much more progressive, but when it comes to big life decisions heavily influenced by traditions like marriage, she still accepts her fate in society.
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