Torvald Holmer's refusal to borrow money displays the character of a proud and controlling man. Helmer provided the financial support for his family through hard work, not depending on others for money. When Torvald's law practice did not provide financially, he sought a job at the bank. After Helmer received a promotion at the bank, Nora felt they could now afford to be extravagant for Christmas. Nora says, "This is the first Christmas that we have not needed to economize." Torvald announces that his promotion is not until ". . . after the New Year," so Nora blurts out ". . . we can borrow till then." Helmer interprets Nora's spending of money as wasteful and foolish, telling her "That is like a woman! ...There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt." Obviously Torvald earns and manages the money in the house, and he attributes Nora's lack of understanding of these matters to her gender. Torvald views a woman's place to beautify the home through proper management of domestic life, behavior, and appearance. Helmer demeans Nora about spending in calling her "sweet little spendthrift, but she sure uses up a deal of money . . . " After accusing Nora of being irresponsible with money, Torvald

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atmosphere of lies infects and poison the whole life of a home. Forging her father's signature on the promissory note, Krogstad informs Nora was the same serious offense that caused him to lose his reputation.

Nora faces a new problem when Krogstad comes to her home and demands that she speak to Helmer for him. True love is patient, kind, unselfish, forgiving, and this cannot be seen in the Helmer's marriage; or Nora would not have decided to leave. Because Torvald thinks of his wife as a possession and someone to keep up his appearance, makes Nora unable to confide in him. a guilty man has to lie and play the hypocrite .

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