How does Torvald react when he finds out that Nora has done?

How does Torvald react when he finds out that Nora has done?

Torvald expresses sadness, but decides that Dr. Rank’s death might be best for everyone, since it will make Torvald and Nora “quite dependent on each other.” He tells Nora that he loves her so much that he has wished in the past that Nora’s life were threatened so that he could risk everything to save her.

What does Nora do upon realizing what kind of man Torvald is?

As Nora’s childish innocence and faith in Torvald shatter, so do all of her illusions. She realizes that her husband does not see her as a person but rather as a beautiful possession, nothing more than a toy.

What is Torvalds attitude towards Nora?

He’s incredibly overbearing. He treats Nora more like a child than a wife. He calls her silly names and scolds her for eating macaroons. Toward the end of the play, he even says that Nora is “doubly his own” because she has “become both wife and child” (3.257).

What does Nora lie to Torvald about?

Nora offers a macaroon to Dr. Rank, who says that he thought macaroons were banned in the Helmer house. Nora lies and says that Mrs. Linde that Torvald has “outlawed” macaroons because he thinks they are bad for Nora’s teeth.

Did Nora really love Torvald?

The answer, purely and simply, is because she loved him. There was no forced marriage or unfair setup – from what Ibsen tells us, it’s clear that Nora actually loved and cared for Torvald deeply.

What is Torvalds attitude towards debt?

What is Torvald Helmer’s attitude toward debts? He wants no debts. He does not mind them if they are not too large. He is willing to go into debt for his own health.

Why is Dr jealous of Mrs Linde?

Why is Doctor Rank jealous of Mrs. Linde? He says Mrs. Linde will take his place as the Helmers’ friend.

Why does Torvald not like Krogstad?

Torvald says he can’t stand Krogstad because he does dishonest things like forgery. Nora’s husband goes on to say that he can’t stand being around such awful people. He talks about how such people’s presence corrupts their children. Torvald goes back to work.

What is Nora’s secret?

In A Doll’s House, Nora’s secret is that she forged her father’s signature to take out a loan, of which her husband, Torvald, is unaware. Torvald was very ill, and she committed forgery to fund the trip to Italy that would ultimately save his life.

What does Torvald do wrong?

Torvald does not treat Nora as his intellectual equal and continually refers to her using pet names like “squirrel,” “lark,” and “featherbrain.” Torvald also believes that Nora would be lost without him and views himself as her guardian and protector.

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 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.

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.

Why did Torvald want to be Nora’s Savior?

Torvald likes to envision himself as Nora’s savior, asking her after the party, “ [D]o you know that I’ve often wished you were facing some terrible dangers so that I could risk life and limb, risk everything, for your sake?”