Question

noticing that he stood out even in comparison with the other pages. what does this excerpt reveal about japanese culture in 1912? choose 1 answer: it indicates that in 1912, japanese culture was primarily concerned with the preservation of traditional ceremonies and the visual splendor of these events. it implies that japanese culture valued excellence and beauty, but also conformity and that being too noticeable or different could have a social cost. it suggests that japanese society was highly competitive and individualistic, with a particular focus on outshining others in physical appearance, status, and education. it reveals that, in japan in 1912, a much - admired physical appearance could raise ones status in the aristocratic nobility, regardless of where one started in life.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The excerpt doesn't focus on traditional ceremonies' preservation, so eliminate.
• Option 2: The idea of standing out (implying beauty/excellence) and the social cost of being too different aligns with Japanese cultural values of conformity alongside appreciating excellence.
• Option 3: Japanese culture isn't highly individualistic; it values group harmony, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: The excerpt doesn't mention physical appearance raising status in nobility or social mobility, so eliminate.

Answer:

B. It implies that Japanese culture valued excellence and beauty, but also conformity and that being too noticeable or different could have a social cost.