Final answer:
The question relates to character dynamics in literature, specifically regarding the character Helen in a celebratory context within 'A Doll's House' by Henrik Ibsen.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question "All but whom want to allow Helen her tantrum because, after all, she is the guest of honor?" seems to reference a character's behavior within a drama or piece of literature, where all the characters except for one are willing to indulge Helen's behavior.
Based on the provided text excerpts, the name 'Helen' is mentioned within a context of a party or gathering and suggests that this question is related to the thematic and interpersonal dynamics at play in Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House', wherein the character of Nora is organizing a celebration and instructs the housemaid, Helen, regarding the festivities.
The selection also contains excerpts from different plays and novels which are not immediately relevant to the question about Helen but serve as examples of character interactions and conflicts within literary works.