It will be useful to show that you can write about the effect of naturalism on staging. Krogstad says to Mrs Linde, ‘Must our conversation take place   ?’ (Act 3, p. 80).

Ask yourself: It would be difficult to change locations for this scene – is this a dramatic problem or an advantage?

Possible answer: Although Krogstad’s house might be a more likely setting, to see two solemn discussions in succession at the same table has a powerful impact.