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The fact that the story Wedding Gift was very relatable is what made the story moving and original. Growing up, my mom tells me stories of how she met my dad? How they got married? And their stories have a lot in common with the situations that occurred in “The wedding gift.” Relating to Kezia Barnes, my mom was also forced by her family to marry someone she did not know. They wanted my mom to marry someone who was well-educated, had a good career and most importantly bank account filled with money. However, my mom wanted to marry someone she loved from her heart. Therefore, ran away with my dad. She knew that her parents will not accept my him, no matter how many times she plead. The reason why this happened is because the type of society
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