Torvald Helmer
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Nora Helmer
Quote 7
HELMER: "I shall not allow you to bring up the children; I dare not trust them to you." (3.242)
Torvald is stripping his wife of her most cherished feminine role: motherhood.
Torvald Helmer
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Nora Helmer
Quote 8
HELMER: "No man would sacrifice his honour for the one he loves."
NORA: "It is a thing hundreds of thousands of women have done." (3.345 3.346)
What does Nora mean by this? Do all housewives sacrifice their honor?
Torvald Helmer
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Mrs. Christine Linde
Quote 9
Stage Directions: The NURSE comes in with the children. […]
HELMER: "Come along, Mrs. Linde; the place will only be bearable for a mother now! (1.303-1.305)
Torvald seems to think a father doesn't have any business hanging out with his kids at all.