Concealment and Exposure Flashcards
1
Q
“My secret is my pride and joy.”
A
- Nora
- Nora is empowered by her deceit over Torvald
- She does however wonder what “unpleasantness” it could bring
2
Q
“Things must go on exactly as they were before. But only in the eyes of the world.”
A
- Torvald
- Informs Nora that they must maintain their public image after the scandal comes out
3
Q
“Oh Torvald, I don’t believe in miracles any longer.”
A
- Nora
- Acknowledges that the miracle failed
- She was deceiving herself with the possibility of a miracle
4
Q
“She who was my joy and pride - a hypocrite, a liar.”
A
- Torvald
- In disbelief that Nora had deceived him to such an extent that she could be considered a criminal
5
Q
“Hiding the bag of macaroons”
A
- Nora
- She is not allowed macaroons but has them anyway
- present possibility for further deceit - the loan
- small secret