Torvald Helmer
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Nora Helmer
Quote 16
HELMER: "You will still remain in my house, that is a matter of course." (3.242)
Notice that Torvald calls it his house. What—so, Nora was just a guest this whole time?
Torvald Helmer
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Nora Helmer
Quote 17
HELMER: "How warm and cosy our home is, Nora. Here is shelter for you; here I will protect you like a hunted dove that I have saved from a hawk's claws." (3.257)
Does Nora feel protected by this home, or imprisoned?
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Nora Helmer
Quote 18
HELMER: "Your father's reputation as a public official was not above suspicion. Mine is." (2.109)
Helmer seems to base a lot of his self worth on what other people think about him.