Read the excerpt from act 3 of A Doll’s House.Mrs. Linde: You seemed to me to imply that with me you might have been quite another man.Krogstad: I am certain of it.Mrs. Linde: Is it too late now?Krogstad: Christine, are you saying this deliberately? Yes, I am sure you are. I see it in your face. Have you really the courage, then—?Mrs. Linde: I want to be a mother to someone, and your children need a mother. We two need each other. Nils, I have faith in your real character—I can dare anything together with you.Krogstad [grasps her hands]. Thanks, thanks, Christine! Now I shall find a way to clear myself in the eyes of the world. Ah, but I forgot—
Answer
A
Mrs. Linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to Krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships.
B
Krogstad continues the conflict by choosing clearing his name over having a life with Mrs. Linde, which develops the theme that you must often choose yourself over others.
C
Krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving Mrs. Linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words.
D
Mrs. Linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with Krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.