How does the write create a lively picture of Mongolian Society in the extract from The Empire of Genghis Khan?

... How does the write create a lively picture of Mongolian Society in the extract from The Empire of Genghis Khan? The writer (Stanley Stewart) makes efficient use of empathy to create humor in the text. Throughout the time before the wedding, people would describe how weddings were boisterous occasions, and people would give early warnings about themselves, and the behavior of others. The phrase 'pre-emptive confessions' would imply that they were going to do something and they had no way of changing this, and they were sorry for it, and almost wanted forgiveness. They may behave in a violent manner or other anti-social behaviour. Stewart also creates a lively picture by the use of visual humor. Certain instances can create an amusing picture in the mind of the reader. "The bride's elder sister, shrugging off all assistance, fell headfirst from the tailgate, bounced twice and came to rest, smiling, on a door

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