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Where did Nora get the money?
This man, Nils Krogstad, is the person from whom Nora has borrowed her money. It is then revealed that she forged her father’s signature in order to get the money.
How much money did Nora borrow in a doll’s house?
It was about 18 kroner to a contemporary British pound, so in the currency of the time Nora borrowed a little under 270 GBP and a lot of early English translations use something in this ballpark.
Who does Mrs Linde think that Nora borrowed the money from?
Christine Linde’s belief that Dr. Rank is the man that loaned the money to Nora, which is false, as it was Krogstad who did it, can be found in Act 2 of the play. Christine goes to visit Nora, who had asked for her to come so that Christine can fix the Neapolitan girl dress that Nora wanted to wear to the ball.
How did Nora get the money for her family’s trip?
Her conversation with Krogstad reveals Krogstad as the source of the loan Nora used to pay for her family’s trip to Italy. Although the taking of the loan constitutes a crime because she forged a signature to get it, Nora takes pride in it because it remains one of the few independent actions she has ever taken.
Why did Nora borrow money in a doll’s house?
To save Torvald’s pride, Nora borrowed money without his knowledge and funded a year in Italy. In order to pay off the debt, she’s been skimming from the allowance Torvald gives her and secretly working odd jobs. Nora is especially happy about Torvald’s new job, because now money won’t be a concern.
Did Nora pay off her debt?
What does Nora do to pay off her debt?
How does Nora feel about her debt in a doll’s house?
In the beginning of the play, Nora is proud of the fact that she “raised” the money for her and Torvald’s trip to Italy herself—however the debt she owes soon becomes a source of terror, dread, and shame. The thrill of obtaining money is therefore shown to have a downside.
How does Mrs Linde respond to Nora in a doll’s house?
Mrs. Linde responds to Nora’s offer of help getting a job at Torvald’s bank. Nora has been bragging about Torvald’s new job and the money he will earn while Mrs. Linde recounts she is widowed and poor. Mrs. Linde’s characterization of Nora as carefree reflects how others see Nora in the beginning of the play.
How many children does Torvald have in a doll’s house?
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What does money mean in a doll’s house?
In the play, money symbolizes the power that the characters have over one another. In the first scene, Torvald’s ability to dictate how much Nora spends on Christmas presents shows his power over her. Meanwhile, the debt that Nora owes Krogstad allows him to have power over her and Torvald. Both Nora and Mrs.