A Doll's House Flashcards
Who did Nora illegally borrow money from? And why?
Krogstad. - She had to borrow money behind her husbands back because she wanted to save his life. So they could go to Italy to allow him to heal.
What are some examples of nicknames that Torvald calls Nora?
- “My little squander bird”
- “My little squirrel”
- “My little skylark”
- “Little spendthrift”
Why did Mrs. Linde marry someone she didn’t truly love?
Marriage of convenience - She had to take care of her sick mother and two younger brothers. They only way she could do that is if she had financial security, which could only be achieved with the help of a man.
What happened to Mrs Line’s family which led her into this position.
Her husband died which left her with no children or moeny; her two younger brothers got jobs to they can provide for themselves, and her mother died.
What is a quote that reflects the position of women in the 19th century.
“Well a wife can’t borrow money without her husbands consent” - Mrs. Linde.
What does Nora compare herself to at the end of the play?
A doll.
Quote from Mrs. Linde about borrowing money
“A wife can’t borrow money without her husbands consent” -page 40
What does Nora say about Helmer finding out that he would owe her something?
“He’s so proud of being a man -it’d be so painful and humiliating for him to know that he owed anything to me.” -Page 41
How did Nora convince Helmer to come to Italy with her?
“I cried and prayed…And said, he ought to be nice and tender to me; and then I suggested he might quite easily borrow the money.”
What did Nora say in Act One about having a job?
“It was great fun, though sitting there working and earning money. It was almost like being a man.”
