AO1 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Nora on money in Act 1?
“No one has said I borrowed the money…I could have got it from an admirer”.
Nora on the consequences of her exposure in Act 1?
“This life we have built together would no longer exist.”
Nora on the christmas tree?
“The christmas tree must be beautiful. I’ll do everything that you like Torvald. I’ll sing for you, I’ll dance for you.” - Act 1
Nora telling Torvald about her father?
“He called me his little doll, and he played with me just the way I played with my dolls.” - Act 3
Nora on her humanity?
“I believe I am first and foremost a human being, like you” - Act 3
“Oh Nora, Nora…
…how like a woman!” - Act 1, Torvald
“My little songbird must never do that again…
…a songbird must have a clean beak to sing with. Otherwise she’ll start singing out of tune.” - Act 1, Torvald
“an atmosphere of…
…lies contaminates and poisons every corner of a home” - Act 1, Torvald
“a hypocrite…
…a liar…a criminal!” - Act 3, Torvald
What pet names does Torvald give to Nora?
“squanderbird”
“squirrel”
“skylark”
“spendthrift”
What does Torvald say to Nora during the Tarantella?
“you’re dancing as if your life depends on it” - Act 2
What does Torvald say about Nora’s position in society?
“Before all else you are a wife and a mother.” - Act 3