Dolls House Quotes Flashcards
Torvald - Morals
“A stench of lies and deceit poisons the whole household”
Torvald - Reputation
“No man can sacrifice love for the one he wants
Torvald - Fate
“It’s in your blood”
Nora - Gender roles
“Almost like being a man” - when in control of money
Nora - Deception
“You know I could never act against your wishes”
Torvald - Deception
“the thing must be hushed up at all costs”
Names for Nora
“spendthrift” “my little singing lark” “little squirrel”
Nora - Love for Torvald
“I’ll do everything you like Torvald. I’ll sing for you, I’ll dance for you”
Mrs Linde- about Nora
“Especially since you know little of the hardships of life
Torvald - possessiveness
“My little songbird must never do that again”
Torvald about Nora
“Now my little songbirds talking like a real human being”
Krogstad - Disability
“Hes crippled alright, morally twisted”.
Krogstad - social standing
“No bigger nor worse crime than the one I commited and thereby ruined my whole social position