Which statement best explains how the conventions of plot
and setting contribute to the theme?
read the excerpt from act 3 of a doll's house
mrs. linde [looking at her watch]: not yet—and the time is
nearly up. if only he does not-[listens again.] ah, there
he is. [goes into the hall and opens the outer door
carefully. light footsteps are heard on the stairs. she
whispers.] come in. there is no one here.
krogstad [in the doorway]: i found a note from you at
home. what does this mean?
mrs. linde: it is absolutely necessary that i should have a
talk with you
the use of letters and secret meetings develops the
theme that hiding the truth will eventually lead to
hardship
the use of questions develops the theme that the truth
can be discovered only by asking the right questions.
the use of doorways develops the theme that being too
open about the truth can cause conflict and heartache.
the use of conversations beginning abruptly develops
the theme that getting to the point will always reveal the
truth.
krogstad: really? and is it absolutely necessary that it
should be here?
mrs. linde: it is impossible where i live, there is no private
entrance to my rooms. come in, we are quite alone. the
maid is asleep, and the helmers are at the dance upstairs.
which statement best explains how the conventions of plot and setting contribute to the theme?
a) the use of letters and secret meetings develops the theme that hiding the truth will eventually lead to hardship
b) the use of questions develops the theme that the truth can be discovered only by asking the right questions
c) the use of doorways develops the theme that being too open about the truth can cause conflict and heartache
d) the use of conversations beginning abruptly develops the theme that getting to the point will always reveal the truth