Question

read the excerpt from act 3 of a dolls house. krogstad with a searching look at her. is that what it all means?—that you want to save your friend at any cost? tell me frankly. is that it? mrs. linde: nils, a woman who has once sold herself for another’s sake, doesn’t do it a second time. krogstad: i will ask for my letter back. mrs. linde: no, no. krogstad: yes, of course i will. i will wait here until helmer comes; i will tell him he must give me my letter back—that it only concerns my dismissal—that he is not to read it— mrs. linde: no, nils, you must not recall your letter. krogstad: but, tell me, wasn’t it for that very purpose that you asked me to meet you here? which evidence from the text best supports the theme that it is better if the truth comes out? “you want to save your friend at any cost?” “a woman who has once sold herself for another’s sake, doesn’t do it a second time.” “this unhappy secret must be disclosed; they must have a complete understanding.” “very well, if you will take the responsibility.”

Explanation:

The question asks for text evidence supporting the theme that truth should be revealed. The third option directly states that a secret must be disclosed so people can have full understanding, which aligns perfectly with the theme of truth coming out. The other options focus on saving a friend, not repeating a sacrifice, or taking responsibility, which do not directly address the value of disclosing truth.

Answer:

○ "This unhappy secret must be disclosed; they must have a complete understanding."