Act Two Flashcards
The opening stage directions for Act 2, stating the appearance of the Christmas tree
”In the corner by the piano the Christmas tree stands, stripped and dishevelled”
Nora revealing the decision Torvald made regarding Nora’s costume for the fancy dress ball, as well as an accompanying dance
“Torvald wants me to go as a Neapolitan fisher-girl and dance the tarantella.”
Nora excusing Torvald for not recognising Mrs Linde’s name when Dr Rank remembered her name
“You see, Torvald’s so hopelessly in love with me that he wants to have me all to himself”
Nora stating that Torvald hates to see signs of domesticity around the house
“Torvald can’t bear to see sewing around.”
Torvald reacting to Nora suggesting that she should be rewarded for being submissive to him
“Nice - to give in to your husband? All right, little silly, I know you didn’t mean it like that.”
Nora playing along with the way Torvald treats her so he will do something for her
“Squirrel would do lots of pretty tricks for you if you granted her wish.”
Torvald’s name for Nora when she repeatedly tried to change Torvald’s mind in sacking Krogstad
“little Miss Obstinate”
Torvald reassuring Nora that he will be be prepared to overcome any unpleasant situations that they may face
“When the real crisis comes, you will not find me lacking in strength or courage. I am man enough to bear the burden for us both.”
How Dr Rank refers to his impending death
“final disintegration”
Nora asking Dr Rank if he feels embarrassed about his feelings after admitting to them
“Aren’t you ashamed of yourself, now that the lamp’s been lit?”
Nora expressing the nature of her feelings towards Torvald
“I feel the same about Torvald as I did about papa”
An act of defiance from Nora as a stage direction details her trapping Torvald in his study
“She walks across and bolts the door of Helmer’s study”
Krogstad describing how Nora’s dead body would look if she were to drown herself
“ugly, unrecognisable, hairless”
Nora pleading for Torvald’s assistance and asking for him to take control
“Correct me, lead me, the way you always do.”
Mrs Linde commenting on the way Nora is dancing the tarantella, and Nora’s response
“you’re dancing as if your life depends on it.”
“It does.”
