Because those who were blood-related were given the most important tasks, the individuals pictured above demonstrate the further isolation that the affinal family members are shown. The two individuals when asked if they minded not having any specific duties for the Thanksgiving celebration, one seemed to feel as if “it’s kind of nice to just be able to relax”. I deduced that the intentions of the unspoken structure of work was not to be exclusive, but rather to host and allow the “guests” to relax.
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