Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 English II CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the excerpt from act 3 of A Doll’s House. Mrs. Linde: You seemed to me to imply that with me you might have been quite another man. Krogstad: I am certain of it. Mrs. Linde: Is it too late now? Krogstad: Christine, are you saying this deliberately? Yes, I am sure you are. I see it in your face. Have you really the courage, then—? Mrs. Linde: I want to be a mother to someone, and your children need a mother. We two need each other. Nils, I have faith in your real character—I can dare anything together with you. Krogstad [grasps her hands] : Thanks, thanks, Christine! Now I shall find a way to clear myself in the eyes of the world. Ah, but I forgot— How does the conflict in this passage develop a theme?
Answer
A
Mrs. Linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with Krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.
B
Krogstad continues the conflict by choosing clearing his name over having a life with Mrs. Linde, which develops the theme that you must often choose yourself over others.
C
Krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving Mrs. Linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words.
D
Mrs. Linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to Krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships.
Explanation
Mrs. Linde offers to build a life with Krogstad, saying that they need each other and that she believes in his character. Krogstad responds with gratitude and hope that he can clear his name. Their decision to reunite resolves the conflict between them and suggests that people can change course and begin again, which is the theme expressed in choice A: new beginnings are possible.
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