Question

citing evidence to support 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
what evidence from the text best supports the theme that women have an equal right to be free?

• “he is legally freed from all obligations towards her.”
• “i set you free from all your obligations.”
• “you are not to feel yourself bound in the slightest way.”
• “there must be perfect freedom on both sides.”

Explanation:

The theme focuses on women's equal right to freedom. The correct line explicitly states that both partners (including Nora, the wife) deserve full, equal freedom, directly aligning with the theme of equal rights to freedom. Other options either reference legal rules for the husband, only release the husband, or limit the scope of non-binding obligation, but do not center on equal mutual freedom.

Answer:

D. "There must be perfect freedom on both sides."