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Why does Nora lie to Torvald?
In both instances of deception, Nora lies because of Torvald’s unfair stereotypes about gender roles. If Torvald could accept his wife’s help and didn’t feel the need to have control over her every movement, Nora would not have to lie to him.
How does Nora respond to Torvald?
Nora rejects his offer, saying that Torvald is not equipped to teach her, nor she the children. Instead, she says, she must teach herself, and therefore she insists upon leaving Torvald. He forbids her to leave, but she tells him that she has decided to cut off all dependence upon him, so he cannot dictate her actions.
Why does Nora constantly want money from Torvald?
She is blaming Torvald and her father for keeping her from doing anything with her life and expresses that she feels like she was never her own person and was simply just passed from her father’s control to Torvald’s control. Compare and contract Torvald and Nora’s attittudes towards money. Compare and contract Mrs.
How does Torvald try to cheer up Nora?
How does Torvald try to cheer up Nora? by giving her money.
Is Dr Rank in love with Nora?
While speaking with Nora, Dr. Rank confesses his love for her, adding that Torvald is not the only man who would make sacrifices for her. He sees what Torvald and Nora want them to see: a happy and peaceful home and marriage.
What did Krogstad do illegally?
Like Nora, Krogstad is a person who has been wronged by society, and both Nora and Krogstad have committed the same crime: forgery of signatures. Linde abandoned him for a man with money so she could provide for her family makes it possible for us to understand Krogstad as a victim of circumstances.
How did Linus Torvald treat his wife Nora?
Just as she was when her father was still alive, Torvald treated Nora like a child who should be told what to do and what not to do. Using pet names to call her make him feel he could make his wife do whatever he wants her to do, that goes from depriving her of sweets, such as macaroons, to borrowing a huge money.
What was Torvald’s relationship with Nora in a doll’s house?
Just as Torvald sees his Nora’s sacred duties to him and to her children, man usually sees women’s roles as those what religion dictates.
Is the relationship between Torvald and Nora unhealthy?
This, unfortunately is not at all the case as Ibsen illustrates how unhealthy the relationship that Torvald and Nora live as husband and wife.
What was the exchange between Torvald and Nora?
This exchange occurs between Torvald and Nora after they return home from a party. Earlier, Nora complained that Torvald would not let her stay longer. In an attempt to appease Torvald, however, Nora later revealed she was tired and was happy he made her leave early.