What did Elizabeth's father do following her wedding?
Threw a party
Disinherited her
Wrote a poem
Bought her a house
Answer
Elizabeth's father disinherited her due to her choice of husband, effectively cutting her off from her family and its wealth. This drastic measure reflected the societal expectations and rigid social hierarchy of the time, where marriages were often arranged to maintain status and alliances, and deviating from these norms could result in severe consequences.
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