Describe the conversation between Krogstad and Mrs. Linde. What is their history? How does he feel about their past? How does she feel about their past?
Krogstad and Mrs. Linde had a relationship. He feels that women leave their current significant others the moment someone better comes along. She couldn't wait for Krogstad to be successful.
Why did Mrs. Linde break up with Krogstad when they were young?
Economic necessity
Explain the metaphor of the shipwreck.
The two would be better off suffering together than suffering alone
How do they reconcile? Why does Mrs. Linde feel that they should get back together?
Mrs. Linde needs someone to take care of and Krogstad's young children need a mother
What about Krogstad's letter? What does Mrs. Linde want him to do with it? What does Krogstad want to do with it?
It is still in the mailbox. She wants the letter to stay there but he will demand it back.
What does Mrs. Linde say needs to happen in the Helmer household?
Nora and Torvald need to straighten out their lives, be honest, enough secrecy
How does Helmer say about Nora in her costume?
She was worth looking at
Why does Helmer tell Mrs. Linde she should embroider rather than knit?
It looks prettier
What does Torvald say about Nora and her costume and doing the tarantella at the party? What does he pretend?
She was perfect. He pretends Nora is his secret bride-to-be/mistress
How does Torvald describe Nora talking about "scientific research?" Again, how does he think of her?
"Come now — little Nora talking about scientific research!" He thinks it's cute that she would be that smart. Torvald treats his wife as an inferior
What would be Dr. Rank's costume at the next party? What should Nora's be?
He would be invisible; Nora would be Charmed Life (because she is always lucky) and would not need a costume
What is the symbolism of a masquerade party?
Appearances, pretend, like a doll house
How did Dr. Rank announce his "death?"
A black cross on his calling cards
What does Nora seem to be planning in the top page of 1109?
She is planning to escape and commit suicide
Describe Torvald's reaction to the letter? How does he describe Nora? How does he describe her father? How will this affect him?
He is furious. He calls her a hypocrite, a liar, a criminal. He says her father has no religion, morals, and a sense of duty. His reputation is ruined.
What does Torvald decide about Nora and their children?
To the outside, they'll pretend everything is normal but cannot be near the children and their relationship is over
What was in the second letter? How does Torvald react to this letter?
Krogstad is apologizing for trying to blackmail them and returns the forged IOU. He is happy and forgives Nora. He says "I'm saved."
Why is Nora upset over Torvald's reaction to the second letter? What did it show her about their relationship?
He only cared about his sake, not hers. It shows Torvald only cares about himself
What did Nora point out about their marriage and their relationship?
That they've never had a serious talk about anything
How does Nora describe Torvald's "love?"
He thinks it's fun to be in love with her
How is Nora's relationship with her husband the same as it was with her father?
Both molded her into what they wanted her to be.
Why does Nora call herself a "doll-wife" and a "doll-child?"
Like a doll, you choose what it wears, what it says, acts, and thinks. She has been controlled her entire life.
Torvald's reaction is to describe their new relationship as what?
"Playtime's over. Now for the schooling." He's going to teach her how to be a good wife.
Why does Nora decide to leave Torvald and their children?
To discover herself
How does religion relate to this? The law?
She is not sure what religion is and the law doesn't allow a woman to protect the men in her life
Describe the "miracle" was waiting for?
She was hoping for Torvald to take the blame for her crime
How did Nora come to this revelation about them? After what happened?
When he showed his hate for her when he got Krogstad's first letter.
What does the law say about a wife leaving home?
The father is no longer responsible for the children
What does she say would be the "greatest miracle?"
That they can one day have a genuine marriage.