Question

analyzing the connection between plot and theme
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 all 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.

Explanation:

In this passage from A Doll's House, Nora is leaving her husband, explicitly freeing both herself and Torvald from marital obligations and returning their rings, which resolves the central marital conflict. Her action centers on claiming her own freedom and framing the split as mutual freedom, directly tying to the theme of women's right to equal freedom. The other options do not align: the passage does not address buying freedom, the unexamined life, or sacrifices for peace.

Answer:

A. Nora's speech resolves the conflict and develops the theme that women have an equal right to be free