Question

Which line of dialogue best describes Mrs. X’s sense of superiority over Miss Y at the begging of the play? A. “If you wanted to shoot me it wouldn’t be so surprising, because I stood in your way.” B. “Home is the best of all, the theatre next and children—well, you wouldn’t undertake that.” C. I embroidered them myself—I can’t bear tulips, but he wants tulips on everything.” D. It’s sinful to sit here and make fun of ones husband this way when he is kind and a good little man.”

Answer 1

D. It’s sinful to sit here and make fun of ones husband this way when he is kind and a good little man.”

Step-by-step explanation:

"The Stronger" by August Stridnberg is a play in one scene. The play is a monologue by Mrs. X, who is talking to Miss Y. Miss Y was the former lover of Mrs. X's husband, and Mrs. X is telling the story of how this affected her. Throughout the play, it is difficult to establish which one of the two women is "the stronger." In this case, the line establishes that Mrs. X feels superior because she refers to Miss Y's husband as "good little man" which sounds very patronizing. She also tells Miss Y what is sinful and how she ought to behave.

Answer 2

The correct one for me is B- Mrs. X seems to be more experienced or showing the main things for her in life. It's possible that Miss Y hasn't got any children and also may have no idea about theatre or plays. It may be possible that she's not married or she may not have her own home due to the despcription starting: "Home is the best of all,..."