Nora Helmer
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Torvald Helmer
Quote 13
NORA: "Our home has been nothing but a playroom. I have been your doll-wife." (3.286)
Here it is: the central metaphor for the whole play. Nora is just Torvald's toy in a toy house.
Nora Helmer
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Mrs. Christine Linde
Quote 14
NORA: "A barrister's profession is such an uncertain thing, especially if he won't undertake unsavoury cases; and naturally Torvald has never been willing to do that." (1.114)
Does Torvald's dedication to obeying the law stem from personal integrity or a fear of what other people might think?
Nora Helmer
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Torvald Helmer
Quote 15
NORA: "Your squirrel would run about and do all her tricks if you would be nice, and do what she wants." (2.92)
Does Nora respect herself when she resorts to these kinds of tactics?