Nora: Listen, Torvald. I have heard that when a wife deserts her husband’s house, as I am doing now, he is legally freed from al
l obligations towards her. In any case, I set you free from all your obligations. You are not to feel yourself bound in the slightest way, any more than I shall. There must be perfect freedom on both sides. See, here is your ring back. Give me mine. –A Doll’s House, Henrik Ibsen Which statement best explains how the plot structure contributes to the theme in this passage? Nora's speech resolves the conflict and develops the theme that women have an equal right to be free. Nora’s speech resolves the conflict and develops the theme that freedom cannot be bought. Nora’s speech complicates the conflict and develops the theme that the unexamined life is not worth living. Nora’s speech creates a new conflict and develops the theme that people must make sacrifices to keep the peace.
Answer: Nora's speech resolves the conflict and develops the theme that women have an equal right to be free.
Explanation:
<em>A Doll's House</em> is a three-act play written by Henrik Ibsen. Its premiere was performed at the Royal Theater in Copenhagen, in 1879.
Some critics considered the play's ending scandalous, while others praised it as revolutionary. At the end, Nora decides to leave home and become free from all the duties and humiliation, which was unimaginable in 1879, when women were dependent on their husbands. The excerpt given above celebrates Nora's independence and equal rights. She is aware that her husband will not look after her when she leaves, but chooses to be free from all the obligations. Although the society might disapprove of her decision, the feeling of freedom is more important to her.
