Consider the nurse Ann Marie who gave up her own illegitimate child and was Nora’s nurse and a quasi mother to her. Remember too that Ibsen himself had a child by an older woman never recognised by him who ended up as a poor blacksmith. Not quite the feminist crusader in his private life.
Recall: McGahern&Casey
Her and Linde are examples of women that had a difficult time. Linde in the last act declares that Nora needs some honesty in her life. She hardly expects a catastrophe. As well she allies herself to Krogstadt which may put her in danger in her bank position but revenge for Nora in the first act agreeing that she does look a little older may be a factor!
Mrs. Linde. Listen to me, Nora. You are still very like a child in many ways, and I am older than you in many ways and have a little more experience. Let me tell you this—you ought to make an end of it with Doctor Rank.
Nora uses people. Dr. Rank who is an admirer and rich is being lined up as a saviour. He is mortally ill. She knows that she still has her looks. There’s always a scheme is her self absorbed pretty little head. Consider her relief when she she discovers that it’s only Rank’s imminent death that he is referring to.
Nora (gripping him by the arm). What have you found out? Doctor Rank, you must tell me.No Nora, it’s all about you and perhaps your forgery was a way of saving your position in society. The harder you slam the door the sooner you’ll be back.
Rank (sitting down by the stove). It is all up with me. And it can't be helped.
Nora (with a sigh of relief). Is it about yourself?
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