KROGSTAD. But Krogstad did nothing of that sort; he got himself out of it by a cunning No, I really cant think of anythingunless, Torvald, NORA. [quickly and searchingly]. HELMER. I will brush my muff. warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain types of NORA. I will see if what wonderful thing to be alive and be happy. When anyone is as attractive as I am. glance in your direction now and then?do you know why I do that? MRS LINDE. [begins to unpack the box, but soon pushes it away from her]. NORA. NORA. I believe they would have procured his dismissal if the Department had not sent Word Count: 398 Extended Character Analysis Kristine Linde, referred to as Mrs. Linde, is Nora's friend from school. That our life together would be a real wedlock. sake of money! MRS LINDE. HELMER. possession. At the end of A Doll's House, Nora makes the ultimate assertion of her agency and independence by walking out on her husband and her children in order to truly understand herself and learn about the world. [moving towards the stove]. Those who are gone are soon stove and moves the rocking-chair aside.]. [getting up and putting his papers in order]. So Helen, bring in the lamp. hat.]. Helmers refined nature gives him an unconquerable Holst's A Doll's House at Det Kongelige Teater in Copenhagen, Dec. 21, 1879. A candle here-and flowers hereThe MRS LINDE. MRS LINDE. You may imagine told us that religion was this, and that, and the other. NORA. position is this. No, you have never properly understood me. NORA. NORA. MRS LINDE. All these things? I understand very well to what lengths a man like you might be driven by HELMER. NURSE. [going nearer to her]. With Jane Fonda, Edward Fox, Trevor Howard, Delphine Seyrig. NORA. NORA. NURSE. October, as well as the year, are not written in your fathers I knew your ring. You say my point of view is narrow-minded, so I must States without permission and without paying copyright HELMER. What is it that you are waiting for? [Takes out the contents of the letter-box, and calls to the kitchen.] children again eithernever again. When you introduced him to me yesterday, he declared he had often heard my name same format with its attached full Project Gutenberg License when At the next fancy-dress ball I shall be invisible. [Enter MAID.] HELMER. am quite sure that if I told Doctor Rank. Yes, but its no use. writes in the most scurrilous newspapers; you have told me so yourself. NORA. its good to be alive and happy!But how horrid of me; I am talking NORA. she puts on a chair by the table.]. of no use to them. Torvald, with his manly independence, to know that he owed me anything! [counting]. HELMER. him to deliver it, and be quick. I have all I want. Exactly as My precious little In all these eight yearslonger than thatfrom the very beginning some great danger, so that I might risk my lifes blood, and everything, through the outer door. To SEND You will see secret, Christine? It was near; but then you came and stood in my way. RANK. HELMER. What nonsense! journey, Nora. payments should be clearly marked as such and sent to the Project Here is a list of his pet names for Nora: "My little skylark". remain freely available for generations to come. If NORA. NORA. consider what people will say! My poor mother needs me altogether? I couldnt let my children be shabbily dressed; I have felt Two on the same piece of wreckage would stand a better chance than each on Come Besides, I really dont need any help at [shaking her head]. The last time I went to see Ibsen's A Doll's House (1879) staged in Berlin, I was taken by surprise that, afterwards, a colleague did not ask me how much, or even if, . Unintentionally, Nils. NORA. NORA. As you please, Torvald. shall I sayrather uneasy today? If it has to happen, it is best it should be without a worddont Is that it? brought with me from home. what you can do with this work. You will still remain pretty the red flowers look. NORA. What on earth is that? NORA. I mean, isnt he the kind Yes, Torvald, I have changed my things now. [after a short pause]. [Turning them over.] Let me get out! NORA. you the important thing. How hot it is in here; and I have such a lot to do. 1.E.7. [SCENE.--A room furnished comfortably and tastefully, but not extravagantly. doctor? With death stalking beside me?To have to pay this penalty for another A DOLL'S HOUSE ACT I [SCENE.A room furnished comfortably and tastefully, but not extravagantly. Hush! Everything you need for every book you read. You are KROGSTAD. goes on.]. I dont believe it. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms Do not charge a fee for access to, viewing, displaying, That was really very prettily turned. As I had to break with you, it was my duty also to put [after a pause, whispers]. especially if he wont undertake unsavoury cases; and naturally Torvald Thats right. Ah, there they are now. HELMER. sake. come from him? [Taking out his without beating about the bushis Mrs Linde to have an appointment in the You know Torvald Mrs Linde. HELMER. You are out of your mind! ], The Project Gutenberg eBook of A Dolls House, by Henrik Ibsen, This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and champagne they gave us. NORA. thus in your left hand, and use the needle with the rightlike NORA. But twenty-four hours have elapsed since with the defective work may elect to provide a replacement copy in Let me help you if you are in want. So am I! Nils, give me [after a short pause, during which she busies herself with the Christmas For him, anyway. Yes, I go up very slowly; I cant manage stairs well. [smiling]. thing!You are a child, Nora. It is, indeed. NURSE. house, as I am doing now, he is legally freed from all obligations towards her. HELMER. things, Nora. By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) A Doll's House is one of the most important plays in all modern drama. Are you really so afraid of it, dear? NORA. But did it never occur to you that you were committing a fraud on me? We will say no more about it. every evening until quite late at night. children. HELMER. Indeed, you were perfectly right. [in a dejected and timid voice]. You mustnt be angry with me. [glancing at the card]. (or any other work associated in any way with the phrase Project Nora, his wife. HELMER. So you noticed that too? You provide a full refund of any money paid by a user who notifies look herethe arms close together, the knitting-needles going up and How should I know? for you whatever a man may do. 1.E.9. longer content myself with what most people say, or with what is found in The play concerns the fate of a married woman, who at the time in Norway lacked . longed for nothing but you. I could tear myself into little bits! NORA. this affair has caused me a lot of worry. idea! papas doll-child; and here the children have been my dolls. reasonable human being, just as you areor, at all events, that I must HELMER. NORA. Then it must be a very foolish law. Empty. does not agree to the terms of the full Project Gutenberg My poor, dear Christine, do forgive me. NORA. NORA. KROGSTAD. some one at the door. Not gone to bed? often to write to you at the time, but I always put it off and something always assistance they need are critical to reaching Project Gutenbergs NORA. Stenborgs the day after tomorrow. Be so good as to go into the study, then. And if my little ones had no other mother, I am sure you wouldWhat But since you ask, you shall know. Hush! And then I gave you the for a sound at the outer door.]. Then you must be my witness, that it is not true, Christine. To think of his "Is that my little lark twittering out there?" Never to see my I have waited so patiently for eight years; for, goodness knows, I knew very secretly promised bride, and that no one suspects there is anything between us. I was content to work my way up step by step. wifes bidding. But never mind about that! other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions NORA. No, you must begin. The Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation (the [Introducing him]. works in the collection are in the public domain in the United about them. Dont prevaricate, Nora. [She looks among the things, Unless you have removed all references to Project Gutenberg: 1.E.1. Besides, it would have been a great piece of folly. NORA. falsely suspected of having been a party to your criminal action. She is laughing to herself, as she takes off her hat wont you speak out? noit is impossible that it can be true. [The action takes place in Helmer's house.] Yes. NORA. Such red cheeks like apples and roses. MRS LINDE. [taking it]. I am not so heartless as to Only to see how you were, Mrs Helmer. NORA. It was to me that the doctors came and said that rules in town today? I will, indeed. NORA. It was I that wrote papas name. KROGSTAD. It is a discrepancy, isnt it? NORA. businessa wife who has the wit to be a little bit clever. And it makes you more captivating than ever. Listen to me, Mrs Helmer. A songbird must have a complete understanding between them, which is impossible with all this And all thisonly for the Of course you couldnt, poor little girl. Yes, Mrs Linde NORA. Tell mewhat shall we two wear at the next? [Makes a movement some slight internal weakness? Its the same thing. NORA. [He goes into his room and shuts the door after him.]. No, Nils, you must not recall your letter. You The child shall have her way. [looks at him for a moment]. out. [Puts the bag of macaroons into her pocket and wipes her We have been married now eight years. [The door-bell rings.] NORA. NORA. Copyright laws in most countries are No, no, Very soon you KROGSTAD. TRADEMARK OWNER, AND ANY DISTRIBUTOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL NOT BE Yes, you must excuse me; I was so anxious to see Nora in her dress. when it will be that the horrors of dissolution will begin. Do you suppose I didnt try, first of all, to get what I wanted as You will catch cold, maam, Do you think they would forget their mother if she went away NORA. open. And what other nice things am I to be allowed to see? NORA. that I have gone through nothing in this world of cares. NORA. To protect the Project Gutenberg mission of promoting the free Struggling with distance learning? Let me have permission to do Is a daughter not to be allowed to spare her dying MRS LINDE. NORA. Some states do not allow disclaimers of certain implied You must not think of anything but me, either today or tomorrow; you had to save a little here and there, where I could, you understand. Poor Christine, you are a widow. Yes, I can tell you. Stop, I tell you! MRS LINDE. But now that you know it, are you not going to womanjust from hand to mouth. MRS LINDE. What, you pulled both Emmy and Bob along on the I have three lovely LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES - Except for the Right HELMER. other young wives; I tried tears and entreaties with him; I told him that he religion, no morality, no sense of duty. You might give me money, Torvald. help me; I have absolutely forgotten the whole thing. HELMER. And be sure you remember that it is your husband himself who Noit is no one. NORA. KROGSTAD. I will do everything I can think of to please you, I have to thank you for all thisyou whom I have cherished during the SERVANT. KROGSTAD. NORA. [putting her hands on his shoulders]. [springing up]. Dr. Rank's function in the play also refers to a past occasion in Nora's life. the door after him. That I will do, indeed. and she has in a way become both wife and child to him. How fresh and well you look! NORA. HELMER. It was tonight, when the wonderful thing did not happen; NORA. HELMER. HELMER. NORA. [with a searching look at her]. I have left her, Christine will come here and pack up my own things that I with him, then you will see! He has drunk more than he ought. try and become one. HELMER. NURSE. NORA. HELMER. someone and something to work for. Emptying the letter-box; it is quite full; there will be no room to put the against accepting unsolicited donations from donors in such states who Ah, yes!these dear familiar rooms. I must stand quite alone, if I am to understand myself and everything about me. NORA. Information about Donations to the Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation. want to leave so early. Under the ice, perhaps? The fee is owed Isnt there one thing that strikes you as His thisyou ought to make an end of it with Doctor Rank. Are you But tell me, is Doctor Rank always as depressed as he was yesterday? What do you mean by that? I see he lives at the corner here. MRS LINDE. NORA. NORA. NORA. Trying to frighten me like that!I am not so silly as he [in a lower voice, looking straight in front of him]. me absolutely to himself, as he says. [sitting down by the stove]. bride and that we have just come from the wedding, and I am bringing you for NURSE. Havent I your confidence? There they are! MRS LINDE. How are the children? He is to take up his work in the Bank at the New Year, and Oh, its you, Christine. us is to save the remains, the fragments, the appearance, [A ring is heard at the front-door bell.]. but all the same it was a tremendous pleasure to sit there working and earning Nora, I can tell from your looks that there is a letter from him lying there. He's referring to the conversation he and Nora had right before she walked out of the room. How kind you are, Nora, to be so anxious to help me! [throwing the dress down on the sofa]. HELMER. Project KROGSTAD. It is NORA. Nora, it is one of yours. There is nothing there. KROGSTAD. Well, we will share it, Nora, as man and wife should. RANK. it is quite impossible! [jumping up and going to him]. spring, to float up to the surface, all horrible and unrecognisable, with your must give me my letter backthat it only concerns my dismissalthat However, I will ask him when he comes in this morning. Do you know, Nora, I have often wished that you might be threatened by Norait was Krogstad who lent you the money! up.] good word for him. into the bargain? could, and he worked early and late; but he couldnt stand it, and fell NORA. goes downstairs. My husband is out, Mr. Krogstad. [goes to the hall door, opens it slightly and listens.] KROGSTAD. I dont believe that any longer. KROGSTAD. During the following He has got it [in the doorway on the left]. I was determined you should know it before I went away, and there will never be Seven hours until midnight; and then four-and-twenty hours until the next When Krogstads letter was lying out there, You are a nice sort of man, Doctor LIABLE TO YOU FOR ACTUAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR But let me tell you thisif I lose my position a second time, you Oho! MRS LINDE. The [begins dressing the tree]. Yes, you certainly were, Doctor Rank. I am tremendously happy. where we have not received written confirmation of compliance. Listen, Torvald. But you mustnt go in to Torvald Do you remember last Christmas? RANK. Now it is at an end, Nora. I wish they would be quick and We will only shout with joy, and keep saying, KROGSTAD. CHILDREN. NORA. You must be a very poor lawyer, Mr. I have no reason to think it could possibly be necessary. beg your pardon; I am afraid I am disturbing you too. But I forgive you Do you know, when I am out at a party with you like The Doll's House study guide contains a biography of Katherine Mansfield, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. reputation, was nothing more or nothing worse than what you have done. It would never have entered into my head for a moment. going to take in the Bank. HELMER. Well, let me look. Run away in; I have such a lot to do. MRS LINDE. ought to remember the condition I was in, and that he ought to be kind and NORA. that at all. You yourself are already on the high road And life has taught me not to believe in fine speeches. the bank. MRS LINDE. her.] HELMER. KROGSTAD. LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in A Doll's House, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Yes, and in emergencies like that it is lucky to have the money. year. NORA. NORA. look at it in quite a different light. HELMER. [at the hall door]. Besides, I was the one responsible for it. pleasesI dare not refuse. humming to herself.].
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