Important ADH Quotes Flashcards
(9 cards)
What does Torvald say that’s controlling to Nora and possessive
‘I won’t allow it! I forbid you!’ Near the end when she says she’s leaving.
Quote showing Torvald caring about their Image
‘And you don’t consider what people will say!’
Quote of Nora becoming more dominant and demanding
‘Sit down Torvald. You and I have much to say to one another.’
Torvald being a fantasist and trying to be a hero
“I will protect you like a hunted dove that I have saved from a hawk’s claws; I will bring peace to your poor beating heart.”
Torvald infantlising Nora (pet names included
“Skylark”
“Songbird”
“Spendthrift”
“Squirrel”
“Featherbrain”
“… and she has in a way become both wife and child to him”
Torvald bullying Nora
“Miserable creature”
“Thoughtless woman”
“You blind, foolish woman!”
Torvald using Nora’s father as an example of inheritance of sin
“No fine speeches, please. Your father had always plenty of those ready too.
Christine showing independence and determination
“I have witnessed incredible things in this house. Helmer must know all about it.”
Christine having a good relationship with Krogstad
“We two need each other … I can dare anything together with you.”
