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What is ironic about these lines said by Peter Stockmann?

A)
Peter believes that town is united and tolerant, but it
clearly is not
B)
Peter doesn't actually support the Baths although
these comments make it sound as if he does
C)
He wants to see new growth and development but
only to the degree in which it will make him rich.
D)
He says there is great tolerance, yet he is not tolerant
of anyone who does not support the Baths.

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Answer:

Peter believes that town is united and tolerant, but it clearly is not.

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Answer:

Clerly Stockmann's situation is not enviable, but he still demonstrates tenacity and rectitude. You love your town when you blindly, spitefully, stubbornly go ahead trying to cut off our most important industry? Peter, 33. Peter uses this notion of Stockmann destroying the town multiple times throughout the text.

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