C Read the excerpt from act 2 of A Doll's House.
How does the interaction between Helmer and Nora
affect the plot?
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Helmer: (putting his papers together] Now then, little
Miss Obstinate.
Nora: [breathlessly). Torvald-what was that letter?
Helmer: Krogstad's dismissal.
Nora: Call her back, Torvald! There is still time. Oh
Torvald, call her back! Do it for my sake-for your own
sake for the children's sake! Do you hear me, Torvald?
Call her back! You don't know what that letter can bring
upon us.
Helmer: It's too late.
Nora: Yes, it's too late.
Helmer: My dear Nora, I can forgive the anxiety you are
in, although really it is an insult to me. It is, indeed. Isn't it
an insult to think that I should be afraid of a starving quill-
O Nora realizes that Helmer's actions are intended to
preserve his masculinity, not their marriage.
O Nora realizes that, no matter what the letter says,
Helmer will still love her as much as he does now.
O Nora comes to understand that Doctor Rank is more
important to Helmer than she is.
O Nora comes to understand that Helmer wants to
share more responsibilities in the marriage now.
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