A Doll's House - Appearance vs Reality

A Doll's House - Appearance vs Reality

1. Nora

   • Nora lies about where she got the macaroons
     • "You weren't to know Torvald has forbidden them." - Nora p.40
   • Nora swears behind Helmer's back
     • "I've the most extraordinary longing to say: 'Bloody hell!" - Nora p.41
   • Nora and Helmer does not actually love each other. They have decieved themselves until 'the miracle' happened, but Helmer still believes he's in love with her.
     • Their marriage was nowhere near perfect.

2. Audience will start to see reflections of their own marriage, thus leading them to rethink their lives and marriage.

3. Mrs Linde

   • Strong and independent
   • Learn her story
   • Needs men
   • Initially helps Nora, but ends up wrecking her marriage

4. Krogstad

   • Initially villain, but his badness was the result of mistreatment
   • Not actually a villain, he actually acts well

5. Torvald

   • Loves Nora, but she's for his status and is his object
   • Demanding and controlling but he actually cares
   • Just have twisted moral values

6. Dr Rank

   • Positive impression
   • Sick
   • In love with Nora