IB English Oral Assignment

... self-centred because she is keen to forget about Captain Alvings money.

But even a simple issue such as insurance still boils down to image, which seems to be very important in "ghosts", by not insuring the property the public…

"Might so very easily come to the conclusion that neither you nor I had a proper trust in Divine Providence"

Although Mrs Alving says

"I don't want that money to go to Oswald, whatever my son inherits shall come from me and no one else"

, this money is not stained or tainted in any way, her actions are representing her ideals but in truth the money for the orphanage could have helped Oswald in his ill health by providing him with the best doctors and medication.

Mrs Alving is very lenient in dealing with finances and matters regarding the orphanage but she makes a point of keeping the Pastor quiet when he tries to dictate issues to do with her family. The Pastor tries to suggest that Regina should go and live with her supposed "father" Engstrand back in town and Mrs Alving replies with,

"Sh, don't say any more about it, my dear Mr Manders"

This shows that Mrs Alving stands down when discussing orphanage matters because it is only Alvings money at stake, but she stands by her family strongly.

Aside from the orphanage Mrs Alving's method of dealing with her son also shows signs of good will and selflessness. Mrs Alving changes and almost becomes a different person when her ...