Bollocks
Date Submitted: 11/18/2004 13:02:08
Act II is largely a continuation of themes and character development
that were introduced in the first act: Helmer's preoccupation with beauty in
the household continues to be prevalent in Act II. Nora says "Yes, Torvald
knows how to make it nice and pretty around here." Nora seems to have
been raised in a setting that valued appearance and beauty as well. Mrs.
Linde comments that Nora also knows how to make things "nice and
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a sign that she has to be sheltered, protected and
guided by him. Nora, however, agrees that she has very little knowledge in
the ways of the world, but this tells her that she should go out into the world
and experience things for herself and learn. Later, Nora speaks of "the most
wonderful," which would be "a true marriage." However, Nora no longer
believes that this is possible in society as she knows it.
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