Which evidence from the text supports the central idea that people should follow their own hearts? "She was not of a high rank, nor was she of a low rank." "These ladies resented her presence in the court and made her feel very unwelcome." "Their unkindness caused her to become ill, which in turn kept her at home and away from the court and the emperor." "But the emperor's affection for her only grew and gave him courage to pursue his love despite what others thought."

"But the emperor's affection for her only grew and gave him courage to pursue his love despite what others thought."

Explanation:

The fictional novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu talks about the life of a young son of an emperor and his low-class concubine. The tale delves into the aristocratic lifestyle of 11th century Japan and how class plays a huge role in the lives of the people.

As given in the excerpt from the text, the emperor fell in love with a lady who "was not of a high rank, nor was she of a low rank." This made the other ladies jealous and resulted in the illness of that particular lady. But the emperor was determined to pursue her "despite what others thought." This determination to do things that may not seem 'acceptable' in the eyes of others supports the central idea that people should follow their own hearts and not be conscious of what others may think.

Thus, the correct answer is the last/ fourth option.

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the correct answer is (d.) gerrymandering. i hope this . : )