Question 22
NECO
•
2017
•
LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
•
objective
In Henrik Ibsen's drama *A Doll's House*, Nora secretly borrows money to save her husband's health, while Torvald later discovers the loan and reacts with anger, accusing her of betrayal. Explain, in two sentences, what the primary source of the marital conflict is and why it matters to the play's overall message.
Answer Options
A.
The conflict originates from Torvald's refusal to accept Nora's artistic ambitions, highlighting the tension between personal aspirations and marital duty; this emphasizes the play's critique of patriarchal control over women's creative expression.
B.
The conflict stems from Nora's decision to forge her father's signature, which threatens Torvald's reputation; this incident underscores the play's focus on the consequences of deceit in marital relationships.
C.
The conflict is caused by Nora's habit of spending money on luxuries, which leads Torvald to feel emasculated; this illustrates the play's commentary on materialism and power dynamics within marriage.
Correct Answer
D.
The conflict arises because Nora's secret borrowing challenges the traditional gender roles that demand a wife's financial dependence on her husband; this clash reveals the play's message about the need for individual autonomy against oppressive social norms.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The conflict arises because Nora's secret borrowing challenges the traditional gender roles that demand a wife's financial dependence on her husband; this clash reveals the play's message about the need for individual autonomy against oppressive social norms.
About This Question
This is
Neco
2017
Literature In English
Question 22.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2017
Neco
Literature In English
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.