What is the author’s purpose for writing this text?

A
to compare the life of a woman to that of a man
B
to describe the perfect marriage and provide instructive examples
C
to persuade women it is in their best interest to have a happy marriage
D
to list the duties of a wife so that men know what to expect from marriage

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.

line 5 is one of them idk the other one

i would say the bible, because the bible is true and it gives you hope, happiness, and peace for the future and it gives you answers if you have questions, along with stories, and how the world is going to end