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What does the 'attractive pot' symbolize in the text?
What does the 'attractive pot' symbolize in the text?
- A beautiful pot that enhances the beauty of the bonsai tree
- A pot that prevents the bonsai tree from growing to its full size (correct)
- A pot that symbolizes the objectification of women in society
- A pot that is used to bind women's feet for aesthetic purposes
What is the significance of the 'bound feet' of women in the text?
What is the significance of the 'bound feet' of women in the text?
- It is a representation of women's physical strength
- It is a reminder of the ancient Chinese practice of binding women's feet for aesthetic purposes (correct)
- It is a metaphor for the support that women receive from their male counterparts
- It is a symbol of women's freedom and empowerment
What do the verses 'crippled brain' and 'hair in curlers' suggest about women in society?
What do the verses 'crippled brain' and 'hair in curlers' suggest about women in society?
- Women are highly intelligent and capable individuals
- Women are often praised for their physical beauty rather than their intelligence or skills
- Women are expected to conform to societal norms and expectations
- Women are often objectified and seen as dolls rather than individuals (correct)
What is the role of male figures in the lives of women according to the text?
What is the role of male figures in the lives of women according to the text?