Well, my father was the head of the household. It was his responsibility to look after the needs of the family. It was good that he signed the agreement. My mother married my father because of his good judgment. You do not want to marry a foolish man because it is his place to make the decisions for the family.
Women are cold and wet.
Their brains are not as hot and dry as man's. We learned that your brother and parents died during your first winter at Plimoth. I'm living with several families. Many families are crowded together in just a few houses. It is most terribly difficult living without my family.