A Doll House Reflection

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|“Nora, Nora, how like a woman! No, but seriously, Nora, you know|The opening of “A Doll House” begins by discussing some of the |
|what I think about that. No debts! Never borrow! Something of |morals and values that Torvald Helmer finds important. From the |
|freedom’s lost --- and something of beauty too --- from a home |very beginning it seems as though there is a clear distinction |
|that’s founded on borrowing and debt” (901). |between men and women in the social class because of the sexist |
| |comment that Helmer issues. The literary device of foreshadowing|
| |is in use here because later in the play we discover that Nora |
| |indeed borrowed money thus creating a debt for herself and her |
| |husband, ultimately going against Torvald’s most important |
| |morals. For this reason, it is almost highlighted here that |
| |there will be problems for the couple in the future if Torvald is|
| |to ever find out about his wife’s borrowing of money. |
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|“Yes, very --- that is, if you actually hung onto the money I |As the play continues the dialogue between