Ibsen quotes Flashcards
What does Torvald mean by ‘No debt, no borrowing. There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt.’
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It suggests that financial independence is essential for personal freedom.
What does Nora mean when she says, ‘You’re just like the others, they all think I’m incapable of anything serious’?
She feels underestimated and believes others doubt her abilities.
What does Nora express when she says, ‘I should just love to say - I’m damned’?
She expresses a desire to reject societal norms and expectations.
What does Nora mean by ‘I believe above all else I am a reasonable human being, just as you are or at all events I must try to become one’?
She emphasizes her aspiration for rationality and equality.
What does Torvald imply with ‘That is like a woman.’?
He reflects a stereotypical view of women’s behavior.
What does Krogstad mean by ‘I dare say you know, that many years ago - that I was guilty of an indiscretion’?
He acknowledges a past mistake that affects his current situation.
What does Ms. Linde mean by ‘One must live, so one must become selfish’?
She suggests that survival often requires self-interest.
What does Dr. Rank mean by ‘Healthy natures are left out in the cold’?
He implies that those who are genuine and good are often neglected.
What does Torvald mean by ‘From this point onwards happiness is not the question. All that concerns us is to save the remains.’?
He indicates a shift from seeking happiness to salvaging their situation.
What does Ms. Linde mean by ‘A woman who has once sold herself for another’s sake doesn’t do it a second time.’?
She suggests that once a woman sacrifices herself, she learns not to do so again.
What does Nora mean by ‘The law is quite another thing from what I supposed. But I find it impossible to convince myself that the law is right.’?
She expresses her disillusionment with the law and its morality.
What does Nora imply when she says, ‘I am afraid Torvald. I do not exactly know what religion is.’?
She reveals her uncertainty about her beliefs and values.
