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What does Nora need to learn by leaving?
Although she is quite capable, Nora needs to build confidence and learn how to be on her own. She must prove to herself that she is able to do so, and she has a lot to learn about independence. Additionally, Nora must know that Torvald will never let his children leave.
What is the main reason that Nora decides to leave?
Nora leaves her family at the end of the play because she realizes that she does not know her own mind or have her own opinions and values. She says that she was her father’s “doll-child,” that she either adopted his opinions or kept her own feelings quiet.
How does Nora change throughout the play?
Torvald Helmer class Nora “a silly girl” owing to her timid personality. However, this quickly and progressively changes as Nora begins to exhibit an aggressive personality and a risk taker who can do anything to achieve her goals. She takes a loan in order to marshal adequate resources to treat her husband.
How does Nora justify leaving her children in the end is her justification a reasonable one why or why not?
Overall, Nora presents a reasonable argument for her decision to leave Torvald and her children behind. I believe that Nora is justified in leaving her family. She has never had a chance to live for herself—or to actually find out who her “self” is. There will be people to help Torvald care for the kids.
Why does Nora realize she never loved Torvald?
When Torvald accuses Nora of not loving him anymore, Nora says his claim is true. She then explains that she realized that she didn’t love Torvald that evening, when her expectation that he would take the blame for her—showing his willingness to sacrifice himself for love—wasn’t met.
What is Nora’s final decision in a doll’s house?
A Doll’s House ends with the slamming of a door. Nora turns her back on her husband and kids and takes off into the snow (brr) to make her own way in the world (brrrrr). It’s a pretty bold decision, to say the least.
Why doesn’t Nora want her kids?
Why doesn’t Nora want to see her children at the end of Act 1? She feels bad about forging the signature. What final arguments does Helmer make to Nora as reasons for firing Krogstad? It would make Helmer look bad if he changed his mind at that point.
Does Nora hope for a future relationship with Torvald when she leaves him at the end of a doll’s house?
Even though she implies to the audience she harbors a hope to return to Torvald, Nora leaves Torvald with no hope of her return, so they will both have a real opportunity for growth.
Is Nora a victim in the dollhouse?
Nora is a tragic victim primarily because she is the “doll” wife to Torvald. She has no real identity of her own and is never taken seriously by her husband. It is not until she realizes his “fakeness” and deceit that she has the power to take control of her life and leave her husband.
Does Nora make the right decision in leaving her family?
Her father treated her like an inhuman object, and now her husband has done the same thing. After many years of maintaining her “perfect” life, Nora could no longer live like this. She finally stands up for herself and makes a choice to leave her family. This decision is completely reasonable.
Did Nora leave her husband right?
Nora decided to leave to ensure that her children are brought up right, to leave an unhealthy relationship and to live the life she has not been able to. To begin, when Nora decided to leave Torvald, she decided that she must also leave her children behind.
Was Nora justified in leaving her family?