Replying to MadTea • May 10, 2026
Title A Splendid Match
The show starts with her coming-of-age ceremony, so she’s only 16 or 17, right? I don't get why they feel the…
I typically feel the same but that’s a book adaptation so they can’t completely change the narrative. And it really was the norm for that era - beyond 20, a woman would have it hard to find a marriage prospect (let alone from a good family). Remember that women would often die in childbirth in their early 30’s and their main purpose was to reproduce and for the man to continue the lineage. I think she will hopefully be close to 18 when they actually marry.
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