By: P.Yoon
Period 7
Quiz
A Dolly Appearance
Torvald tells Ms. Linde that Nora’s dance was a “deserved” success. Nora deserved success because she was trained and taught by her teacher, Torvald. He takes pride that his training and teaching paid off. Also, by saying her dance was “deserved,” he displays his power in front of Ms. Linde. He is able to exert control on his possession, a prized doll. Afterwards, he states that “ possibly the performance was a trifle too realistic.” He shows is obsession over appearance again. He criticizes Nora’s dance for having a “trifle” or insignificant amount of errors. He wants his doll to have a perfect appearance. She cannot have any flaws or Torvald would seem like a terrible husband. Being a “tremendous success,” Torvald brags that Nora’s dance has mesmerized and impressed the people at the party. Afraid that she will “spoil the effect,” Torvald explains why he forced Nora to leave. In order to sustain the appearance that Nora is a great dancer, he did not want her to dance anymore. Her other dances would “spoil” or ruin people’s beliefs that she always dances with “tremendous success.” He values Nora’s reputation more than her happiness. He rather accept appearance than realty. Finally, he says he left with his “little Capri maiden.” Since a maiden is virgin, Torvald declares that his wife is a little girl. To him, Nora is a sweet and innocent housewife. Nora has a role to play in society and her marriage. Nora always needs guidance from her husband because she is unable to “understand” or do anything by herself. He finds delight in her dependence. He enjoys being her teacher.
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