Through the use of symbolism and characterization involving an example of imagery, the author supports this notion through the new bride's decision to neglect her personal taste feminine for making her husband's preferences her own, and embracing his title of submissive partner by kissing his hand. Furthermore, the choice of words to describe each partner differs greatly, as the author seems to give more importance to the man by making him appear handsome and particularly strong. In contrast, the young woman appears weak and lesser, which reinforces this idea of ​​submissive women in a couple through the perception of the woman being far behind her husband. This story demonstrates great symbolic meaning regarding the hand, which can lead to other important ideas around the message the author is trying to convey.