Marrying Absurd Analysis

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The passage, “Marrying Absurd” by Joan Didion gives the readers a vivid look into the “wedding business” that goes on in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are about 19 wedding chapels located in Las Vegas, which operate 24 hours, 7 days a week. In order to get married in Vegas the bride must be 18 years old or have parental permission, whereas the bridegroom must swear that he is 21 years old or also has parental permission. Before they are allowed to go through with the marriage, the couple must put down $5 for a marriage license (On Sundays and Holidays, the price is $15 for the license). Nothing else is required for the marriage to take place. Around the time 9:00 pm and Midnight on August 26th, 1965, by Presidential order, it was the last day on

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