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Act II is largely a continuation of themes and character development that were introduced in the first act: Helmer's preoccupation with beauty in the household continues to be prevalent in Act II. Nora says "Yes, Torvald knows how to make it nice and pretty around here." Nora seems to have been raised in a setting that valued appearance and beauty as well. Mrs. Linde comments that Nora also knows how to make things "nice and pretty" undoubtedly, because she is "her father's daughter." As for Helmer, Nora says that "Torvald can't stand having sewing around." This is probably because he likes the idea and the appearance of a carefree wife who does not have to work, but is mostly a showpiece. Nora herself uses Helmer's pet names for herself when she is trying to get something out of him, because she knows he likes it. Her own speech shows how part of her wifely duties seems to be putting on a cute show: "Squirrel would run around and do all sorts of fun tricks if you'd be nice and agreeable . . . Lark would chirp and twitter in all the rooms, up and down . . . I'll be your elfmaid and dance for you in the moonlight, Torvald." The idea of moral corruption being transferred to the childre
Helmer feels that he has absolute say over what Nora does because he regards her as a possession. He revels in the evening of the costume party because he chose Nora's costume and coached her in dancing. Helmer bemoans the ugliness of the business of borrowing from Krogstad and the forgery, and is extremely upset that his wife is a hypocrite and criminal. Act III begins with Krogstad and Mrs. " Helmer adds to the idea of a subservient wife when he teases Nora by ridiculing the idea that a woman has a right to choose whether or not to obey her husband. Helmer does eventually realize that what Nora did, she did for love of him. Also, Helmer has not really forgiven her. Nora says that she is leaving Helmer. The height of her awakening comes when she tells Helmer that she her duty to herself is equally as sacred as those to her husband and children. " He further insults her by saying her real problem is that she did not know how to properly act on her own; that she should have relied completely on him. The most important realization that affects Helmer and Nora's disagreement over how they should proceed is as follows: Torvald dismisses Nora by saying that she does not understand anything about society. He takes this as a sign that she has to be sheltered, protected and guided by him.
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