Sunday, March 25, 2012

Act II

           Act two of a Doll’s house showed us many things that were not expected. Nora is very, very smart. I thought that she was really dumb in the first act but found that she is very sneaky. No one would ever guess that she borrowed money without her husband knowing and she flirts with Dr. Rank. I would expect to be Krogstad because she could seduce him and then he would never tell her husband but Nora wants to borrow more money, than the circle of deceit will never end.  While Dr. Rank is in excruciating pain because of his illness and he’s bankrupt he tells Nora of how he loves her .Why does he love her?  When the lamp comes in Nora says “You’re a fine one Dr. Rank! Aren’t you ashamed of yourself, now that the lamps come in! ” This story is becoming intolerable to read.
            Krogstad seems to be getting meaner in every scene that we see him in. He talks to Nora about giving Torvald a letter filled with all of the truth about the forgery and loan, which could ruin her reputation. At the end Nora tries to distract Torvald from getting the mail by acting terrible while performing the tarantella. Nora says to Torvald, “Sit down and play for me, Torvald dear; criticize me, and show me where I’m going, like you always do.”  At the end of the scene Nora makes a decision that changes the entire mood of the scene. She decides to kill herself and says, “ Twenty-four and seven …. Thirty-one hours to live

5 comments:

Alisha C said...

I'm on the same page with you about Nora not being as stupid as everyone thinks. She really is a smart lady but shes just bad with actually covering up everything, not that she should have in the first place.

Nabeehah S. said...

I commented on Amaya's, Joanner's and Alisha's blogs.

karen said...

It's true that Nora is very smart and sneaky.And I think that she shoud've let Helmer read the letter sooner instead of hiding and face whatever reaction comes.

MissAmaya said...

Krogstad is evil! How could he continue with his blackmailing even after Nora said she'd KILL herself?

azmar Kemp said...

I think Krogstad might change his mind after talking to mrs.linde