Read the excerpt from the play A Doll's House.


How does the presence of the porter and maid at the beginning of the scene contrast with Helmer's dialogue about spending money?

Select one:


They show that even with Helmer's concern about money, Helmer sometimes has to borrow money.


They show that because of Helmer's concern about money, Helmer is afraid to fire servants.


They show that despite Helmer's concern about money, Helmer will lend money to other people.


They show that despite Helmer's concern about money, Helmer thinks it is important to have servants.

excerpt from A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen.


In this scene, a husband Torvald Helmer and his wife Nora Helmer have a conversation.


ACT 1


(SCENE. — A room furnished comfortably and tastefully, but not extravagantly. At the back, a door to the right leads to the entrance-hall, another to the left leads to Helmer’s stud