While speaking with Nora, Dr. Rank confesses his love for her, adding that Torvald is not the only man who would make sacrifices for her. In the end, however, we learn that Torvald does not even consider sacrificing himself for Nora. In his confession, Dr. Nora turns her back on her husband and kids and takes off into the snow brr to make her own way in the world brrrrr. Some might even call it foolish. Also, in the 19th century society that they lived in, it was slowly becoming more common for women to help produce income along side of their husbands.
It is possible that Torvald could have joined in this growing mindset as other men were doing in his 19th century society and allowed Nora to work and take on responsibilities at home, which would allow her to mature and find independence without rightfully leaving.
However, considering her slim chances of sole survival as a woman, Nora cannot be justified in leaving for the sake of her independence when she is stepping into such a male biased society.
A large part of the male population still believed that women were the inferior race and should be made to recognize the authority of men. Only her daughters were obliged to obey her. Since men were still harboring prejudice attitudes like this, was Nora right in venturing out into the same society to try to survive as an independent woman?
Looking at the working conditions for women in the 19th century, Nora cannot be justified in leaving. Reporter Pernille Lonne Morkhagen informs that is would not be until that higher education would be offered to women in Norway 3. Without the equal access to education as men, women would not meet qualifications for higher paying jobs. Even in the play, Mrs. Linde provides the perfect example of the difficulties that an independent, workingwoman would have in this era.
I had a little shop. Did she do something wrong? Were her actions appropriate, under the circumstances? Will the courts convict her? Is she an improper wife? Is she a terrible mother? Nora contemplates suicide in order to eliminate the dishonor she has wrought upon her family.
She also hopes to prevent Torvald from sacrificing himself and going to prison in order to save her from persecution.
Yet, it remains debatable as to whether or not she would truly follow through and jump into the icy river—Krogstad doubts her ability. Also, during the climactic scene in Act Three, Nora seems to stall before running out into the night to end her life. Torvald stops her all too easily, perhaps because she knows that, deep down, she wants to be saved. Nora's epiphany occurs when the truth is finally revealed.
As Torvald unleashes his disgust toward Nora and her crime of forgery, the protagonist realizes that her husband is a very different person than she once believed.
She thought for certain that he would selflessly give up everything for her, but he has no intention of taking the blame for Nora's crime. When this becomes clear, Nora accepts the fact that their marriage has been an illusion. Their false devotion has been merely playacting. The monologue in which she calmly confronts Torvald is considered one of Ibsen's finest literary moments.
Since the premiere of Ibsen's "A Doll's House," much has been discussed regarding the final controversial scene. Why does Nora leave not only Torvald but her children as well? Many critics and theater-goers questioned the morality of the play's resolution.
In fact, some productions in Germany refused to produce the original ending. Why does Mrs. Why does Krogstad want to blackmail Nora? How are Krogstad and Nora similar? How do dolls represent Nora as a character?
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