Questions
1. Why does Mrs. Linde advise Krogstad not to retrieve his letter?

2. After returning from the party, Torvald desires a romantic evening with his wife. What initially disrupts the atmosphere?

3. How does Torvald react to Krogstad’s first letter?

4. What is the significance of the title A Doll's House?

5. How does Nora respond to Torvald’s behavior after he reads Krogstad’s letter?

Answers
1. Mrs. Linde has perceived the deceit and dishonesty within Nora’s marriage. She believes the truth must come to light for the couple to gain a deeper understanding of each other.

2. The mood is disrupted by cards that Dr. Rank has left in the letterbox, bidding farewell to the Helmers. These cards indicate his impending death.

3. Torvald reacts by calling his wife derogatory names and accusing her of tarnishing his reputation. His response is extremely selfish, focusing solely on himself. He does not offer to sacrifice his reputation for his wife nor does he attempt to comfort her for her mistake.

4. Nora’s father used to refer to her as his “doll-child,” treating her as a toy or pretty possession. Nora feels her marriage mirrors this dynamic. To her, Torvald’s home is essentially a dollhouse.

5. Nora finally takes a decisive stance. Shocked by her husband’s behavior, she confronts him and decides to leave. She declares she no longer wants any part of their relationship and intends to leave for good. Although she slams the door, her final words suggest that a “miracle” (or “wonder,” depending on the translation) could bring her back, implying the marriage would need to transform into a true partnership of equals.