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Listen, Torvald. I have heard that when a wife deserts her husband's house, as I am doing now, he is legally freed from all obligations towards her. In any case, I set you free from all your obligations. You are not to feel yourself bound in the slightest way, any more than I shall. There must be perfect freedom on both sides. See, here is your ring back. Give me mine.

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Listen, Torvald. I have heard that when a wife deserts her husband's house, as I am doing now, he is legally freed from all obligations towards her. In any case, I set you free from all your obligations. You are not to feel yourself bound in the slightest way, any more than I shall. There must be perfect freedom on both sides. See, here is your ring back. Give me mine.

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This is a liberating moment in Nora's character as she declares her separation from her husband Torvald. She incorporates the reoccurring theme of freedom from money, when she states that Torvald is free from obligation to her and that there is now freedom on both sides. As controversial as this scene may be, it provides insight to what other women potentially could have achieved, if they too wanted to leave their marriage. It provides an open door to how feminism progressed within time and fighting for individual rights, without bondage to a marriage. Although Nora is consistently depicted as a child, bird and squirrel, she grows into a character of free will and makes a decision that is unimaginable, for sake of being respected as an equal partner.

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What, macaroons? I thought they were forbidden here.

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What, macaroons? I thought they were forbidden here.

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Dr Rank is surprised when Nora offers his macaroons, as a way to change the subject of the conversation. Nora indulges in macaroons and is reminded by her husband Torvald and even Dr Rank, that she may not eat them. The play reveals more about the character's judgment on appearance and the attitudes displayed during the Victorian Era. Nora is confined as a wife to avoid eating "forbidden" snacks, as she must watch her figure. This is another example of how she is consistently treated like a child and not an adult. This is similar to prohibiting a child to eat a cookie. Nora uses her charm to devise her way out of trouble, when she claims that it was Mrs. Linde who brought her the macaroons, so she may not be at fault, considering the big secret she is currently harboring.

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Ah, I wish I had inherited many of papa's qualities

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Ah, I wish I had inherited many of papa's qualities

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Nora states that she wishes she could have inherited her father's qualities. This foreshadows how she forged his signature on the loan. Although she claims that she does not have those qualities, within time, the qualities unravel during the play. She becomes independent and shares how she feels, without feeling limited. One of her father's qualities, could be how he dealt with debt. Money and debt are reoccurring subjects as it was acquired to help Torvald and while it makes Nora happy, as she too has been able to earn her own money, whether it be by cutting corners in her dresswear or doing odd jobs. This quote could suggest that Nora wishes she had the freedom and right as a man to do as she pleases.

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Your squirrel would run about and do all her tricks if you would be nice, and do what she wants...Your skylark would chirp about in every room, with her song rising and falling

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Your squirrel would run about and do all her tricks if you would be nice, and do what she wants...Your skylark would chirp about in every room, with her song rising and falling

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Nora acts like a begging child in this scene. She claims that she will sing and do all her tricks if Torvald could fulfill her request. Her behavior mirrors a child, but its her treatment by Torvald that further progresses this. He seems to enjoy calling her a squirrel as she is naive and will do anything for Torvald. Nora is desperate in this moment because she wants her husband to reinstate Krogstad as the lawyer of the bank, before her secret is revealed to Torvald. Her behavior can be described as an innocent child, attempting to convince the parent. Torvald thinks that her request is ridiculous despite her begging to give him anything he desires.

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That is like a woman! But seriously, Nora, you know what I think about that. No debt, no borrowing. There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt. We two have kept bravely on the straight road so far, and we will go on the same way for the short time longer that there need be any struggle

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That is like a woman! But seriously, Nora, you know what I think about that. No debt, no borrowing. There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt. We two have kept bravely on the straight road so far, and we will go on the same way for the short time longer that there need be any struggle

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From early on Torvald makes Nora feel less than. He discredits her as a woman due to her thinking. During this time, finances were managed by men and women were considered to be spenders and irresponsible with money. The tone of his voice gives off a condescending tone, not necessarily that of a husband. Torvald is displaying more qualities of a father figure rather than a husband. Although he thinks of Nora as a child, he reminds her that they have managed to keep their lives out of debt, without having to repay nor borrow from someone else. Reminding her causes her to refrain from wishful spending, even if it means having more money. This could also suggest that Nora was never taught about money or finances, which is why husbands during the Victorian Era, were more so fathers.

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Is a daughter not to be allowed to spare her dying father anxiety and care? Is a wife not to be allowed to save her husband's life? I don't know much about law; but I am certain that there must be laws permitting such things as that. Have you no knowledge of such laws--you who are a lawyer? You must be a very poor lawyer, Mr. Krogstad.

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Is a daughter not to be allowed to spare her dying father anxiety and care? Is a wife not to be allowed to save her husband's life? I don't know much about law; but I am certain that there must be laws permitting such things as that. Have you no knowledge of such laws--you who are a lawyer? You must be a very poor lawyer, Mr. Krogstad.

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Nora questions her motives, when she is confronted by Krogstad for committing fraud. She makes a clear point about her role as a daughter and a wife. Despite being belittled by Torvald's comments, she mentions how she saved her husbands life, while still caring her her dying father. She questions authority and how there should be laws that would allow the forging of a signature. Her thinking is more progressive than other women, since they've been confined to take on the household, domesticated role of care for everyone, besides herself. Nora admits that she does not know much about law, but does not understand how moral laws cannot be applied to punishable laws. She later insults Krogstad by stating that he is a "very poor lawyer" which adds more injury to insult. Her comment about Krogstad provides a foreshadowing moment, in which he will be subjected as a "diseased moral character".

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I have always bought the simplest and cheapest things. Thank Heaven, any clothes look well on me, and so Torvald has never noticed it. But it was often very hard on me, Christine--because it is delightful to be really well dressed, isn't it?

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I have always bought the simplest and cheapest things. Thank Heaven, any clothes look well on me, and so Torvald has never noticed it. But it was often very hard on me, Christine--because it is delightful to be really well dressed, isn't it?

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Nora explains how she managed to save money on her dresses by using the cheapest and simplest items. Appearance was a crucial element during the Victorian Era because it demonstrated class and prestige. Although Nora did not wear the most luxurious of clothing, during her time of "hardship" she claims that she managed to pull it off, since she looks good in anything. She further explains that it's great to be well dressed, to provide further emphasis on the appearance. Nora is also relieved that Torvald has not noticed, as he too is very concerned about the way their family is presented to the public. Status, money and appearance is very prominent in the Victorian Era.