A Doll's House Alternate Ending -Act III. Ibsen would be proud

Nora: [a bit shaken up, but still determined to go about her plan enters the living room] I must .... no, no it may not be a good idea [ talking to herself and stressed] But I must it's the right decision.                                                                                                                                                       [ calling Torvald into the room, to discuss about the urgent issue in their home.]

Torvald:[walking in the room where Nora is located, with his domino  still on  from the tarantella.] You called me?

Nora : Yes Torvald I've come to a decision. I've decided that I'm leaving.

Torvald: [in disbelief] Nora what's with the  capricious decision.... I thought we were fine!

Nora: I am going to make visits.

Torvald:[suddenly rejoicing making a tumultuous sound ] Oh Nora I knew you couldn't stay away, I'll take that at least. Oh Nora --.


Nora leaving as the children sleep

Nora:[ suppressing him] I'm not coming back for you, I'm only returning shortly to see my children. That they won't forget who they're
mother is.

Nora: I'm not completely abandoning them.

 Torvald: But your abandoning me! [ exclaiming pathetically]

Nora: [ feeling as if she blundered by speaking to him] It's always about you! But not anymore I'm leaving, and my return will only be brief and for my children. Never forget that.

Torvald : Oh Nora my little skylark! Please don't go.... I love you so much.

Nora: [scoffing] You-- love me!?... yet not enough to give up your honor.

Nora:[walking towards the doorway] Bye Torvald tell the children I'll be back soon, but only for them.
 [ As left Nora left, Helmer wondered what he had done. Still believing that he was innocent and never wronged her.]
Helmer: [ crying into his hands] What will I say to the children when their mother comes and goes?!

                                  Questions of the blog post
Do you think it's a good idea for Nora to visit just to see her children?
Do you think somewhere in the future Nora and Helmer will get back together and settle their differences?
Is Nora right for leaving her family and more importantly leaving Torvald?
Will Nora stop visiting and realize that she could move on or will her children keep her rooted to her past?
Are Nora's children holding her back from living how she always wanted to live?

Act II analysis of A Doll's House

Be mine forever Nora!

          In Act 2, I believe many will agree, when I say Nora character has changed greatly. Referring back to Act I, Nora believed her actions made her worthy like a man. Little did she know that this all would eventually come back to bite her in the butt. She uses those closest to her, to help her in her manipulative scheme of lying to Helmer. She even was once convinced to ask Dr.Rank to pay off the rest of the money. That plan failed because, he expressed his undying love for her. "To have loved you as deeply as anyone else- was that horrid?"(Ibsen p.195). Knowing Nora, she of course turned him down . All that mattered to her was, not being disreputable like Krogstad at all cost. She would soon receive retribution for her wrongdoings and face the one she was most trying avoid, Helmer.

Nora felt as if Krogstad committed another intolerable act when he sent the letter containing Nora's secrets to Helmer. It was an excruciating moment for knowing her secret would soon be out. When Torvald finds all this out, he would be shocked that his 'scatterbrain' Nora committed this act. She and Krogstad think very alike I've noticed throughout the book. In both of their direst time of needs they've thought of suicide.
                  "Nora: how did you know that I'd though of that?
                   Krogstad: I thought of it, too - only I hadn't the courage.
                  Nora: nor had I." (Ibsen p.198)
Of course none had the courage, but maybe with Nora you never know. Maybe the tarantella would change her mind. Her kind friend Mrs.Linde even offered her assistance, even after knowing the events that occurred. She knew what had to be done after the tarantella and she was up for it. "Twenty-four and seven... thirty-one hours to live." (Ibsen p. 206) The thing about Nora is she has the courage to do everything else, but tell the truth to her husband. He isn't the only wrongdoer in their household. It has me thinking, how are the children going to be like older, with parents like these? Will they be innocent and sly like Nora or dominant and merciless like Torvald?

Act I Analyis of A Doll's House

     A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen is one of the most unique and interesting stories I  have read so far. It most likely has to do with time period and the ideas the story is centered around. Especially now in my generation people are being treating equally both genders. I was very surprised on how Torvald addressed his 'wife'. "Has my little featherbrain been out wasting money again."( Ibsen pg.148). He reprimanded her as if she were his daughter and not wife. I don't understand how she let this happen to herself. Nora, Torvald's  wife is a very naïve and almost childlike character. Her ignorance has gotten her in a lot of trouble. Which is why ignorance is one of the main themes of Act I. Despite her squandering, he sees her needs as frivolous thus the horrid name calling and nicknames by him.

    Act I has me thinking incredulously of the past and how this was common in the past. Surprisingly  I don't feel disgusted, but less ignorant about the world. It makes you feel more thankful about the times you live in now. " It is kind of you,Nora, to want to do this for me... especially when you know so little about the troubles and hardships of life."( Ibsen pg.158). Nora felt as she had to prove herself, because everyone thought so little her especially during that time frame.  To think even her good old friend Mrs.Linde though this way of her. She never realized the pain and suffering she brought, trusting a  criminal. In fact, someone who committed contraband, but in the end wronged by poor little Nora.
    Nora degenerated herself when she made deal with someone like Krogstad. When will be relieved it would be too late and life would be ruined. She would poison her home scurrying around lying to protect herself from further harm. " Because an atmosphere of lies like that infects and poisons the whole life of a home." (Ibsen pg.179). One innocent can be corrupted by why one small action, even if it's hiding macaroons from your controlling husband.
   
   My fellow bloggers do you believe that lies can help or destroy a family/household? Is lying really worth it as seen in Act I?

dusty's old doll house

  Hi, it's Beltide  from Period 3. So far this school my favorite class activity is the anticipation guide activity. When we stand up and separate around the classroom according to our opinions or thoughts on a certain topic. The reason is, it's interesting to here different opinions from everybody in the class and we get to see who shares the same opinion or who is set apart from the class. You get to see each other through a different viewpoint or light with this activity.

  Henrik Ibsen was born in Skien, Norway; as a child Henrik showed little sign of theatrical traits.  His father was a successful merchant and his mother painted, played the piano and loved to go to the theater. As a child Henrik spent his time reading, painting, and performing magic tricks. Ibsen lived in Germany, when he wrote the play A Doll's House. He was also exiled to Norway, before he moved to Germany. The story might be a person, specifically a women trapped or stuck. It will be about her struggles and the ongoing issues of society. That are causing these problems and struggles for her. Ibsen had a knack for discussing current events and incorporating them in his works. The theme is isolation and freedom,is what I've interpreted from the research done.

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