Question

read the excerpt from act 2 of a dolls house. helmer: my dear nora, i can forgive the anxiety you are in, although really it is an insult to me. it is, indeed. isnt it an insult to think that i should be afraid of a starving quill - drivers vengeance? but i forgive you nevertheless, because it is such eloquent witness to your great love for me. takes her in his arms. and that is as it should be, my own darling nora. come what will, you may be sure i shall have both courage and strength if they be needed. you will see i am man enough to take everything upon myself. nora: in a horror - stricken voice. what do you mean by that? helmer: everything, i say - nora: recovering herself you will never have to do that. helmer: thats right. well, we will share it, nora, as man and wife should. that is how it shall be. what evidence from the text best supports the theme that men are expected to be providers and protectors? \but i forgive you nevertheless, because it is such eloquent witness.\ \you will see i am man enough to take everything upon myself.\ \well, we will share it, nora, as man and wife should. that is how it shall be.\
ow, you must go and play through the tarantella and practice with your tambourine.\

Explanation:

The quote "You will see I am man enough to take everything upon myself." shows Helmer emphasizing his role as a provider and protector by being willing to bear all burdens, which aligns with the theme that men are expected to be providers and protectors.

Answer:

"You will see I am man enough to take everything upon myself."