How does the social and economic context of the story's setting influence zenobia to accept matties coming to live with her and her husband?
Zenobia and Ethan live in an isolated place, the help Zenobia needs is hard to find. They are also struggling financially. Mattie is a down-on-her-luck relative whose services can be had for free. had been an indentured servant to zenobia's parents, so it makes sense for zenobia, who needs help, to use someone who has a history with her family and who badly needs money and a place to live. c.zenobia knows that mattie has failed at many jobs, and she wants to help mattie regain her self-esteem. She also knows that a servant like Mattie is all she can afford. is young and healthy, so zenobia thinks the girl will be able to easily adapt to the harsh life in starkfield. She also knows that since Mattie has no money and no prospects, she can't refuse zenobia's offer.