Part A


What is a theme of The Fan?



It is always good to help out a friend.


Some people cannot be trusted with secrets.


People should mind their own business.


The truth almost always reveals itself.

Question 2

Part B


Which line from the text best shows how the characters develop the theme in Part A?



"Nina. Because I want to know nothing about this matter."


"Candida. He told me he was going shooting, and he is still here."


"Nina. If you want nothing else of me, I will go on spinning. [Does so.]"


"Evarist. And I wish that you should give her the fan