Question

How does the conflict between Helmer's private and

public selves develop the theme that appearances can be

deceiving?

Helmer attempts to impress Mrs. Linde in a discreet

way due to his hidden feelings for her.

Helmer tries to be polite to Mrs. Linde despite the hurt

that he is feeling inside.

O Helmer acts kindly toward Mrs. Linde while she is

present, but insults her when she leaves.

Helmer rushes Mrs. Linde out the door due to his

anxiety about being in social situations.

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Answer 1

Answer:

C. Helmer acts kindly towards Mrs. Linde while she is present, but insults her when she leaves.

Explanation:

Helmer [accompanying her to the door]: Goodnight, goodnight. I hope you will get home all right. I should be very happy to—but you haven't any great distance to go. Goodnight, goodnight. [She goes out; he shuts the door after her, and comes in again.] Ah!—at last we have got rid of her. She is a frightful bore, that woman.

In the first part, she is being polite by saying goodnight. After, she talks about how she truly feels.

Answer 2

The conflict that exists between Helmer's private and public selves is that he acts kindly toward Mrs. Linde while she is present, but insults her when she leaves.

How this is illustrated in the passage

In this passage, while he accompanies her to the door, he acts all nice and talked like he had enjoyed having the woman around

All of these changes as soon as he is left alone. He mutters gratitude at being able to get rid of her.

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