a doll house

A DOLL HOUSE 2 would begin focusing in on Krogstad and Mrs. Linde’s life together about 5 years after the breakup of Nora and Torvald. Living what appears to be a happy life together, the plot is set when Krogstad enters his new house the day before Thanksgiving carrying several expensive food items for the next day. Mrs. Linde is feeding Krogstad’s new born son in the kitchen. Seeing all of the luxurious food, Mrs. Linde is excited but also disappointed. Because of the new born baby and Krogstad’s failure to receive a higher position at the bank, money is extremely tight for the small family. To Mrs. Linde knowledge, Krogstad is doing very well at the bank and will soon receive a promotion. Little does she know, Krogstad has been helping run an underground speak easy in his spare time to support his family because he loves Mrs. Linde. The act closes with Mrs. Linde and Krogstad discussing who will attend their Thanksgiving dinner the next day. This scene informs the audience that Nora and Torvald will be at the dinner each with a significant other. Act 2 opens as guests are arriving at Krogstad and Mrs. Linde’s house. Nora and Torvald both arrive within minutes of each other. Because they have not seen each other in five years they are both flooded with emotions. After a long and in-depth conversation, both ignoring their significant others, Nora apologizes to Torvald for leaving him. Torvald also apologizes to Nora for treating her like a doll. As Nora and Torvald are conversing, they notice a strange man arrive. Krogstad goes over to greet the man. The audience realizes the man is Krogstad’s business partner. As they are discussing business, Mrs. Linde becomes curious about Krogstad’s new friend. The scene ends as Mrs. Linde approaches the two after overhearing Krogstad yell about owing money. Scene three opens up post Thanks Giving dinner with Nora sitting by Mrs. Linde who is crying. As Nora is comforting Mrs. Linde, Krogstad bursts through