Read the passage from A Doll's House.
Nora: Tell me, is it really true that you did not love your husband? Why did you marry him?
Mrs. Linde: My mother was alive then, and was bedridden and helpless, and I had to provide for my two younger brothers; so I did not think I was justified in refusing his offer.
Nora: No, perhaps you were quite right. He was rich at that time, then?
Mrs. Linde: I believe he was quite well off. But his business was a precarious one; and, when he died, it all went to pieces and there was nothing left.
How does the author develop the social issue of gender inequality in this passage?
A. by revealing that Mrs. Linde felt that she had to accept her husband's proposal
B. by introducing the conflict that Mrs. Linde was not in love with her husband
C. by showing that Mrs. Linde played a large role in her husband's business
D. by describing how Mrs. Linde's rejected the proposal to care for her family
Answer (2)
The passage illustrates gender inequality by showing Mrs. Linde felt she had to accept her husband’s proposal mainly for financial security and family obligations. This example emphasizes the limited choices available to women in that era. Thus, through Mrs. Linde's experiences, the author critiques social expectations surrounding women’s roles. ;
In the passage from A Doll's House , the author develops the theme of gender inequality by illustrating how Mrs. Linde felt compelled to marry for financial security rather than love due to her family obligations. This reveals the limited choices women faced in that era, portraying the societal pressures that dictated their roles. Therefore, the best answer is A: by revealing that Mrs. Linde felt that she had to accept her husband's proposal.
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