that were introduced in the first act: Helmer's preoccupation with beauty in

the household continues to be prevalent in Act II. Nora says "Yes, Torvald

knows how to make it nice and pretty around here." Nora seems to have

been raised in a setting that valued appearance and beauty as well. Mrs.

Linde comments that Nora also knows how to make things "nice and

pretty" undoubtedly, because she is "her father's daughter." As for Helmer,

Nora says that "Torvald can't stand having sewing around." This is probably

because he likes the idea and the appearance of a carefree wife who does

not have to work, but is mostly a showpiece.

Nora herself uses Helmer's pet names for herself when she is trying

to get something out of him, because she knows he likes it. Her own speech

shows how part of her wifely duties seems to be putting on a cute show:

"Squirrel would run around and do all sorts of fun tricks if you'd be nice and

agreeable . . . Lark would chirp and twitter in all the rooms, up and down .

. . I'll be your elfmaid and dance for you in the moonlight, Torvald."

The idea of moral corruption being transferred to the childre

over, but insists on trying to preserve appearances.

world and learn. Finally, Nora says that she does not love Helmer. She

talking to Krogstad she realizes that Nora must tell Helmer everything. Mrs.

more than anything and he accuses her of making silly excuses. Helmer

equally as sacred as those to her husband and children. She says that she

Nora continues to demonstrate her perception of gender roles in

In Act III, the reader comes to understand what "the wonderful" is.

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