Why would Charlotte choose to “secure” a husband instead of growing to be an old maid?

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b. Why would Charlotte choose to “secure” a husband instead of growing to be an old maid?

Asked by mrwa b #334383 on 8/27/2013 5:33 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/8/2015 8:59 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/8/2015 8:59 PM

The word "secure" is the main idea here. Charlotte chose security rather than remain unmarried.

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