Think carefully about what the following quote might imply about the character and choose the most appropriate answer in the context of the play, An Enemy of the People.

"How do you come to be so certain of all this, Doctor?" (Hovstad)
A. Hovstad is a journalist and wants to be sure of his facts
B. Hovstad will print anything to sell his paper
C. Hovstad is a journalist who does not want to print anything that is unpopular
D. Hovstad doesn't really care if what the Dr. alleges is true but he thinks it looks good if he asks

Question

Think carefully about what the following quote might imply about the character and choose the most appropriate answer in the context of the play, An Enemy of the People.

"How do you come to be so certain of all this, Doctor?" (Hovstad)
	A.	Hovstad is a journalist and wants to be sure of his facts
	B.	Hovstad will print anything to sell his paper
	C.	Hovstad is a journalist who does not want to print anything that is unpopular
	D.	Hovstad doesn't really care if what the Dr. alleges is true but he thinks it looks good if he asks

anonymous · Answer

And what are your thoughts about the various potential answers for this question? Have you read the play?