20. What purpose do the lines in Paragraph 2 ("You may ... own feeling") serve? a. They contrast the appeal of a writer who merely confirms his readers' views with that of
a writer who boldly challenges them,
b. They develop an analogy between the kinds of individuals people are attracted to and
the kinds of writing they prefer.
C. They challenge the idea that writers modify their ideas to appeal to a wide range of
readers.
d. They examine whether relationships based on shared ideas and interests are rewarding
to both parties.
e. They provide examples from various writers in which the appearance of good and evil is
deceptive.

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]. , , 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? mrs. linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships. 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. krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving mrs. linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words. mrs. linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.