Nils Krogstad
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Nora Helmer
Quote 4
KROGSTAD: "I shall only preserve it—keep it in my possession. No one who is not concerned in the matter shall have the slightest hint of it." (2.263)
Rather than blackmailing the Helmers for money, Krogstad is seeking to regain his reputation... showing what he truly values as a character.
Nils Krogstad
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Nora Helmer
Quote 5
KROGSTAD: "How will you be able to prevent it? Am I to understand that you can pay the balance that is owing?" (2.257)
Nora's debt gives Krogstad power.