Based on the excerpt, what is one theme? How does this relate to the values of the time? Support your answer

One theme is that “independent thinking should be valued over tradition.” The excerpt shows that the characters put value on both wealth and marriage for women. The tone of the text as well as the analysis of the plot reveals that individuals and independent thinking need to be valued instead. The emphasis on independent thinking is a commentary on the Regency period that places more value in tradition.

Explanation:

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

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