Question

Ead the passage from A Doll’s House.

Helmer: That is like a woman! But seriously, Nora, you know what I think about that. No debt, no borrowing. There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt. We two have kept bravely on the straight road so far, and we will go on the same way for the short time longer that there need be any struggle.

Nora: [moving towards the stove]. As you please, Torvald.

Helmer: [following her]. Come, come, my little skylark must not droop her wings. What is this! Is my little squirrel out of temper? [Taking out his purse.] Nora, what do you think I have got here?

Nora: [turning around quickly]. Money!

Helmer: There you are. [Gives her some money.] Do you think I don't know what a lot is wanted for housekeeping at Christmas-time?

Nora: [counting]. Ten shillings—a pound—two pounds! Thank you, thank you, Torvald; that will keep me going for a long time.

Helmer: Indeed it must.

How does the author use the character of Torvald Helmer to explore a social issue?

A. by revealing the changes that can happen to a person who has gotten wealthy quickly

B. by revealing attitudes related to spending and saving that many men held during the Victorian era

C. by revealing the bad financial advice that was given to many people in the Victorian era

D. by revealing the hardships that fell on many people who lived during the Victorian era

Answer 1

B: by revealing attitudes related to spending and saving that many men held during the Victorian era

Step-by-step explanation:

E2020, I hope I've helped.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. by revealing attitudes related to spending and saving that many men held during the Victorian era .

Explanation: In "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen, Nora and Helmer have opposing views on borrowing money. Nora sees nothing wrong with borrowing money, but Helmer is against it and wants to maintain their current financial stability by avoiding debt.