Which theme of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is reflected in this excerpt from act 1 of the play?

NORA: Yes; odds and ends, needlework, crotchet-work, embroidery, and that kind of thing. (Dropping her voice) And other things as well. You know Torvald left his office when we were married? There was no prospect of promotion there, and he had to try and earn more than before. But during the first year he over-worked himself dreadfully. You see, he had to make money every way he could, and he worked early and late; but he couldn't stand it, and fell dreadfully ill, and the doctors said it was necessary for him to go south.

A.the vices of overspending
B. poverty and adversity
C. the importance of money
D. the evils of materialism

Henrik Ibsen's realist play "A Doll's House" revolves around a family living in a society where the gender roles were already pre- decided. The character of Nora is the submissive wife who had to consult her husband in all matters, which also led to her rebellious act in the end. Torvald Helmer, on the other hand, was the dominating husband who liked his position in being the master of the house.

The given excerpt in the question shows Nora recalling how they had to manage and make ends meet during the first few years of their married life. Act I shows her conversing with her friend, Mrs. Christine Linde, about the importance of money for every affair. Thus, the theme of the importance of money can be seen in this Act I conversation between the two women.