Comparing Canada's Expectations Of Nora And Torvalds

Nora is treated like a child by Torvald, but she is accustomed to it and believes he loves her dearly. However, an important component of a successful and true marriage is trust, which is lacking in the Helmers’ marriage. Nora keeps a secret from Torvald while he is reluctant to trust her with money, let alone his reputation (Ibsen 2, 3, 13). When Torvald discovers that Nora has kept a secret from him, he is furious and takes away her right to raise the children without a second thought (Ibsen 83). However, while Torvald was throwing a fit, Nora comprehends that he has never loved her and that she was forcing herself to believe she loved him (Ibsen 87). Like Nora, Edna knew that she and her husband, Leonce, never loved each other; she thought he was her ticket out of her old life while he thought of her as his possession (Chopin 8, 29). Both Edna and Nora were raised to be obedient wives, but Edna, after her awakening, felt like marriage was “one of the most lamentable spectacles on earth” and did not try to save her marriage (Chopin 100). Love was sometimes not a factor that determined marriage; money and image was usually more preferred.

Nora and Torvald have been married for a long time and they do their best to make sure they are happy. Nora loves Torvald very much and would do anything to

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In order to have a successful marriage, Nora and Torvald should have tried to compromise. In today’s world, without compromise there is no marriage. It is almost impossible to find another human being that likes exactly what you like all the time. For example, if my boyfriend and I go to the movies, we alternate who will pick the movie so that we both can see movies we like. If people only did what they liked, how are new things learned? Some say opposites attract but an unknown author once said “opposites attract, but

Marriage should be a two-way connection, not only one person ignoring, controlling and misunderstanding the other. Torvald Helmer is a shallow, selfish, and childish human being. Nora is a silly, kind, and strong person. To other people they seem like a good fit but behind doors the two of them are constantly misinterpreting one another. By looking at the way Torvald Helmer speaks towards Nora, we can see that he does not have any sort of respect or love for Nora anymore. He believes she is a child that needs to be taken care of. Due to this kind of treatment from Torvald, Nora takes a stand and leaves him. Torvald is more worried about his reputation to how people on the outside see him and having the ‘picture perfect’ family. Nora is also

After Torvald denounces his wife for moral wickedness after he finds out about her obtaining the loan, Nora realizes that her husband is selfish and thus takes the initiative to free herself from his grip. She immediately cuts herself off from himself and her children, claiming that the lived a life “like a beggar”; by making a living through “performing tricks” for her husband, her “life has come to nothing” (Ibsen 42). At this very moment, Nora grows aware of the fact that she is unhappy in her marriage and is completely dissatisfied with her reliance on her husband. Her sole purpose in her domestic environment was to submit to the needs of her husband, and thus there is “nothing” to be gained in regards to her own personal welfare. By growing aware of her own disadvantages, Nora takes the necessary steps in confirming her freedom. This is much more apparent in the very last scene of the play, when Torvald tries to coax Nora into staying. During the argument, Nora persists that she wants to cut herself off from the house, adamantly stating that she does not want any trace of communication from her family. Before leaving the house, she exchanges wedding bands with Torvald. She states the following: “There, I give you back your ring. Give me mine.” (Ibsen 45). This moment is critical in the play because it is the only instance where Nora is making the key decisions in the relationship. Up until this point, she is put into a submissive role and is required to listen to the demands of her husband. However, at the end of the play, she chooses to make the split with her husband and this decision is solely contingent upon her own request. Nora thus is able to establish her own sense of autonomy that is completely separate from her husband’s. She is no longer the under the possession of Torvald, as exemplified through the exchange of wedding rings. By

This year you have my daughter, Nora Menard, as your student. Good luck. Nora is a spirited child who will often bite anyone near her who is being obnoxious. Please, do not make the mistake of calling her Norma. She has been called Norma way too many times in the last two weeks, it's unreal. If Nora is called Norma again, she might change her name to Ava. No-one ever messes up the name Ava. Nora works better alone and when she can listen to music. Please try to not give Nora any homework. She often freezes up when faced with an assignment. (unless it's artistic.) Today, Monday, she spent five hours doing Math and Science

Nora wanted to protect and do what was best for her family, but when things are done based on lies things usually turn out bad. A marriage should be based on love and trust. If there is no

Torvald being sick gave her a chance to explore a place she could not explore while young since her parent provider passed. This led her to risk a loan and forge a dead person’s signature, a serious offense. Her actions were seen quite different from what other women during her time would do. In the article, Women of the Middle Class, the author claims, “The wife not contributing economically to the family finances, there was a definite lessening of her status in society,” (page 1). She wants to show strength of her worthiness as a woman, however, love involves not being selfish in a relationship. Torvald is no less selfish once readers learn about his language he directs towards Nora. He calls her with animal names which are disrespectful to another person regardless of relationship. In another instance, he mocks Nora who likes money, to show his masculine dominance. “What are little people called that are always wasting money,” (page 929). His attitude reflects what he thinks of Nora, and his position with respect and income to show dominance. Marriage and love should connect with each other; however their marriage does not share agreement or sharing, like Torvalds money. Calling one little, or hiding a truth behind someone’s back disrespects what Nora did as love for Torvald, and how Torvald treats her back. The husband and wife role in a relationship challenges each other rather than sacrifice for each other because of gender roles.

Torvald’s wife Nora is the center of several of the traits that classify him as a morally ambiguous character. Nora is more like a possession to Torvald than a soul mate or wife. She is like a doll to him, something that he can control and shape into what he wants. Nora is treated like a child and as if she can not function a second without him to be there to tell her what to do. Her dependency on him is extremely important to him because that is

Her husband questions her leaving saying, “Oh it’s outrageous. So you’ll run out like this on your most sacred vows” (Ibsen 26). Furthermore, her leaving is going to start rumors and people are going to look at her husband differently. Marriage is not something that should be taken lightly. She had a life with Torvald, they had kids, a nice house, and everything that she had thought she wanted. She thought she was misled about the promises of marriage and family and thought there was more to be obtained outside of this family. When two people get married they are making vows to each other to stand by each other through the good and the bad no matter what. By leaving Nora breaks these sacred vows and betrays those she promised to love and

Later in Act I, her friend Mrs. Linde visits Nora. Even in their conversation Mrs. Linde comments on Nora's childish behavior. "Well my heavens - a little needlework and such - Nora, you're just a child." (Ibsen 1511). Nora quickly defends herself, in some sense to regain her standing within her own ranks. "I've also got something to be proud and happy for. I'm the one who saved Torvald's life." (Ibsen 1511). By doing this Nora is secretly undermining society and providing for her husband. In contrast to society beliefs at the time, shouldn't a wife provide for her husband in his sickness? Thus creating an interesting paradox passed upon wedding vows. Apparently not or Nora would have confided in Torvald sooner. "Mrs. Linde: And you've never confided..." (Ibsen 1512).