A Dolls House Quotes Flashcards
(14 cards)
“I believe that I am first and foremost a human being.” (Nora)
Nora asserts her humanity over her roles as wife and mother—challenging gender norms.
Nora asserts her humanity over her roles as wife and mother—challenging gender norms.
“I believe that I am first and foremost a human being.” (Nora)
“You have never loved me. You have only thought it pleasant to be in love with me.”(Nora)
Nora realises Torvald’s affection was performative.
Nora realises Torvald’s affection was performative.
“You have never loved me. You have only thought it pleasant to be in love with me.” (Nora)
“I must stand quite alone if I am ever to know myself.” (Nora)
Nora asserts the need for independence and identity.
Nora asserts the need for independence and identity.
“I must stand quite alone if I am ever to know myself.” (Nora)
“You’re like the rest. you all think I’m incapable of getting down to anything serious” (Nora)
Nora’s line suggests rebellion and transformation.
“No man would sacrifice his honour for the one he loves.” (Torvald)
Reveals Torvald’s prioritisation of reputation over love.
Reveals Torvald’s prioritisation of reputation over love.
“No man would sacrifice his honour for the one he loves.” (Torvald)
“Is that my little skylark twittering out there?” (Torvald)
Torvald Reduces Nora to a childlike figure.
Torvald Reduces Nora to a childlike figure.
“Is that my little skylark twittering out there?” (Torvald)
“No debts! Never borrow! A home that is founded on debts can never be a place of freedom and beauty.” (Torvald)
Torvald expressed materialist and patriachal ideas
Torvald expressed materialist and patriarchal ideas
“No debts! Never borrow! A home that is founded on debts can never be a place of freedom and beauty.” (Torvald)
“Helmer’s a sensitive chap, but at bottom he’s just like all the rest.” (Dr Rank)
Critiques Torvald and societal patriarchy.
