People
In olden times sacrifices were made at the altar – a practice which is still continued.
— Helen Rowland
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
A wry comparison likens modern marriage to ancient ritual sacrifice, suggesting the practice of giving something up at an altar never really ended, just changed forms. The humor comes from linking wedding vows to age-old sacrificial customs, poking fun at romance with dry, understated irony.
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