Question

In the beginning of the excerpt, Surja writes to her husband that "It is my business to arrange for her." Why does Surja accept this responsibility? Caring for those who have been harmed or abandoned is an important part of Indian society; each person is expected to fulfill that duty. Surja knows that a young woman without family to protect her is vulnerable; she believes that a marriage to Tara would benefit everyone. Because the girl’s family was kind to her husband, she owes them a debt of gratitude. She feels compassion for the young girl and wants to help her in any way that she can.

Answer 1

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Surja knows that a young woman without family to protect her is vulnerable; she believes that a marriage to Tara would benefit everyone.

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Answer 2

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The answer you are looking for is option B. Surja knows that a young woman without family to protect her is vulnerable; she believes that a marriage to Tara would benefit everyone.

Step-by-step explanation:

Surja accepts the responsibility because she acknowledges that in her world, a young woman without a family is vulnerable. Tara needs approval from Surja in order to marry, and he has not married because Tara has not found a woman that Surja will approve as a wife. Surja wants Tara to marry a woman from his own social class, or caste, Kaystha to benefit everyone.