Question

select the correct answer.

which sentence best states how the character of tama develops over the course of the text?

tama believed that she would run away with hayashi, but she decides that she should respect her parents wishes.
tama struggled to learn to play the koto, but she eventually learns to play from a master musician.
tama respected the decisions of her parents, and she decides to marry the man her parents have chosen for her.
tama was hopeful that she would be able to marry the man she loves, but she realizes her marriage will be decided by her parents.

Explanation:

Analyze the character arc of Tama

In the traditional Japanese tale of "The Willow Wife" (or similar folklore involving Tama and Hayashi), Tama is a young woman who hopes to marry Hayashi, the man she loves. However, she must ultimately face the reality of traditional filial expectations and societal structures, realizing that her marriage and destiny are ultimately controlled and decided by her parents' decisions.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 suggests she decides to run away but then respects her parents' wishes. This does not accurately reflect her primary development arc.
• Option 2 focuses on learning the koto, which is a minor detail or unrelated to her central character development.
• Option 3 states she respected her parents' decisions and decides to marry the chosen man, which misrepresents her internal struggle and hope.
• Option 4 correctly captures her emotional journey: she begins with the hope of marrying for love (Hayashi) but undergoes a development of realization that her marriage is ultimately decided by her parents.

Answer:

• (A) Tama believed that she would run away with Hayashi, but she decides that she should respect her parents' wishes.
• (B) Tama struggled to learn to play the koto, but she eventually learns to play from a master musician.
• (C) Tama respected the decisions of her parents, and she decides to marry the man her parents have chosen for her.
• (D) Tama was hopeful that she would be able to marry the man she loves, but she realizes her marriage will be decided by her parents. (Correct answer)