Question 10 options:
A)
To show off his affectionate relationship with Stepan and how quickly that relationship changes
B)
To inform the audience that Natalya isn't thinking about marriage but only about her family's land
C)
To inform the audience of his motivations for proposing and to set up the coming action
D)
To show that he stubbornly plans to defend himself and his family when Natalya challenges him
1 answer
The function of Ivan's monologue between the first two sections of the play is:
C) To inform the audience of his motivations for proposing and to set up the coming action.
This option indicates that the monologue serves to clarify Ivan's intentions and establish the context for the developments that will follow in the play.
