Question

1. think about the characters of feld and miriam. what message about families is evident in their relationship?

• parents want their children to have better lives than they have had.
• fathers value sons and sons - in - law more than daughters.
• sons should work and daughters should get married.
• children frequently do what their parents want them to do.

Explanation:

In the context of Feld (a shoemaker) and Miriam from The First Seven Years, Feld pushes Miriam toward a more educated match (Max) because he wants her to have a more stable, comfortable life than his own working-class existence. This core motivation reflects the message that parents desire improved lives for their children. The other options do not align with their specific dynamic: Feld does not value sons over daughters, the story does not center on sons working/daughters marrying as a core message, and Miriam resists Feld's wishes, so children do not frequently comply.

Answer:

A. Parents want their children to have better lives than they have had.