YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS

TASK 10 Life’s Linkages

A.Think of three advantages and three disadvantages of each type of marriage?In

groups,complete this chart.

Advantages Disadvantages

Arranged marriage 1.Family Support 1.Lack of understanding

2.Consent of Parents 2.Discomfort
3.Less problem with both 3.Often quarrel
families

Love Marriage 1.Strong relationship 1.Refused by family

2.Mutual understanding 2.Matter of religion
3.their marriage tend to last 3.Facing financial problems

B.Discuss in groups;
Romeo and Juliet was written 500 years ago in England,when society was a very different place
from here and now.Are there any similarities between the following?

The problems of Romeo and Juliet and the people in modern Myanmar faced…

Do many parents try to arrange marriages for their children?

-Yes,many parents tried and wanted to have an arrange marriage for their children for
business purposes

Do many young people want to marry when they are thirteen?

-It depends on you and your families decision.

Can young people marry freely or do their parents have to agree?

-Their parents have to agree

When or why would parents not allow their children to marry someone they love?
-When they know it would bring them harm.