Act III

                Right after Nora left Torvald and her children, she realized what a terrible mistake she had made.  She wanted to prove to herself and the rest of her world she could make it on her own.  Although she was very positive she could do so, she knew something would be missing the whole time she was gone away.  Her children and husband had always been Nora’s first priority.  She couldn’t picture her life without taking care of her children or even not see her children every day.  Nora knew how much she would miss her husband as well.  She did tell Torvald their relationship wasn’t based on true love, but she knew that was a lie.  Her life was built around her husband and kids and leaving them was the wrong thing for Nora to do and she knew so as well.

                Even though it had been three months since Nora left, she was still hoping Torvald could forgive her for what a horrible mistake she has made.  She had a plan to show up at her old home and surprise her family and hope they understood why she had done what she did.  Nora had been living alone and proved nothing to herself.  She thought moving out would be the right thing for her to do.  Nora then decided she would show up the next morning and return home.  She was hoping her plan would work and she could live with her children and husband once again.  The only problem was when Nora decided to go back to her old house, she had realized Torvald and her children had moved from that house.  She was now left to live on her own for the rest of her life.  Nora knew what a mistake she made and would never be able to forgive herself.  

Act II

                In the beginning of act II in A Doll’s House, Nora is very anxious and nervous that someone if coming for her.  She kept thinking about how she would need to leave her children behind and what would happen to them.  I believe Nora was expecting the worst to happen and didn’t even think about somehow being saved.  Also, in act II, Nora tries very hard to convince Torvald to give Krogstad a position at the bank.  Torvald doesn’t agree with Nora and because of this Nora gets very nervous.  She is very unsure of what to do.  Krogstad went about their situation very childish if you ask me.  He could’ve approached Nora very differently in my opinion. 

                Nora and Dr. Rank have a weird relationship during act II.  Nora is very promiscuous towards Dr. Ranks.  She shows him her flesh covered stockings she was going to wear for the Tarantella.  Although Nora knew very well what she was doing she never believed it would turn into Dr. Rank confessing his love to her.  She did seem very shocked, but she knew what she was doing.  Krogstad then leaves the letter to Torvald in the mailbox.  Even though he thinks it was the only way he could get what he wanted he should’ve went about it differently.  Krogstad knew it would tear Nora’s family apart and it did.  

Act 1

                As I continue to read A Doll’s House, I am really able to enjoy it and understand the characters more.  During the first act we have learned a lot about each character.  Nora is a much different person around her husband, Torvald.  Torvald treats Nora like a child, but around him she never seems to mind.  In my opinion Nora seems childish as well.  She lies and begs in order to get her way.  Nora also seems very persistent when she needs something. 

                As the play continues there is more revealed about each character.  We learned that Nora has borrowed money from Krogstad in order to help pay for her husband’s recovery while he was ill.  Nora had been very sneaky and forged her father’s signature on the paper stating she borrowed money.  Torvald already explained in the play to Nora how he didn’t like borrowing money from people.  Although Nora believes it was for a good cause to save her husband’s life, she now appears to be very scared of what may happen to her.  Nora would have gone to any extent at the time to save Torvald’s life at the time of his sickness.  Throughout A Doll’s House we continue to go into further detail of each character and what they are really like. 

A Doll's House -Henrik Ibsen

Hi guys its Kat and I’m in Miss Santos’ fifth period English class.  Although the school years ending very soon and summers coming I’ll definitely miss this class.  One of my favorite times during the class was when we were told to teach ourselves for the period while reading, Lord of the Flies. I have certainly learned a lot this year!

            A Doll’s House was written by the author Henrik Ibsen.  It was written in 1879.  Henrik Ibsen was born on March 20^th, 1828 in Norway. He grew up as the oldest sibling of five children.  His parents were merchants.   Henrik Ibsen was one of the best 19^th century Norwegian poet, playwright, and theatre directors of his time.  Ibsen wrote twenty six  dramatic works and was able to publish one poetry collection.  Ibsen died on May 23^rd, 1906.