Question

Which themes are reflected in this excerpt from act 1 of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House?

NORA (Meditatively, and with a half smile): Yes—someday, perhaps, after many years, when I am no longer as nice-looking as I am now. Don't laugh at me! I mean, of course, when Torvald is no longer as devoted to me as he is now; when my dancing and dressing-up and reciting have palled on him; then it may be a good thing to have something in reserve—(Breaking off) What nonsense! That time will never come. Now, what do you think of my great secret, Christine? Do you still think I am of no use? I can tell you, too, that this affair has caused me a lot of worry. It has been by no means easy for me to meet my engagements punctually. I may tell you that there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest, and another thing called payment in installments, and it is always so dreadfully difficult to manage them. I have had to save a little here and there, where I could, you understand. I have not been able to put aside much from my housekeeping money, for Torvald must have a good table. I couldn't let my children be shabbily dressed; I have felt obliged to use up all he gave me for them, the sweet little darlings!

Answer 1

@Allison

Answer 2

importance of money
appearance versus reality
control and obedience
deceit
aesthetic beauty
here are the answer choices, its a select all

Answer 3

I'd say
control and obedience and aesthetic beauty Check with someone else who would agree, though. @Ultrilliam @umm

Answer 4

thank you, can you help me with more?

Answer 5

Agreed with, @Allison

Answer 6

At the beginning of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, Nora quickly hides the macaroons she’s eating from Torvald because he has forbidden her from eating them. What do these macaroons symbolize with regard to Nora's relationship with Torvald?
deceit
obedience
gluttony
restriction

Answer 7

Meanings:
A. Misrepresenting the truth. B. Another word for duty, really. C. Habitual greed or excess in eating. D. Limiting something or someone. Which one do you think?

Answer 8

Oii. Can you see it? xD

Answer 9

I can't x'D

Answer 10

Meanings:
A. Misrepresenting the truth. B. Another word for duty, really. C. Habitual greed or excess in eating. D. Limiting something or someone. Which one do you think?

Answer 11

Now?

Answer 12

@gracetomazic which one do you think?

Answer 13

Yuh

Answer 14

I kind of think its deceit but I dont know

Answer 15

It's asking what the macaroons represent. She didn't really say she wasn't eating them, did she?

Answer 16

@Umm which one do you think?

Answer 17

In the story I think she ends up eating them

Answer 18

I'm going for what you go for Alli.

Answer 19

Let's eliminate D.

Answer 20

okay

Answer 21

is it B?

Answer 22

Obedience is like, obey.

Answer 23

so is that wrong?

Answer 24

I think A, but I also think C >.<

@Ultrilliam little help?

Answer 25

Gluttony?

Answer 26

I don't English, why do you keep tagging me? LOL

Answer 27

I don't DO English*.

I see why. x'D

Answer 28

Um C? >.<
@umm @ThatCreepyBoy @theDeviliscoming @AngeI @Zeke

Answer 29

i think its c, but English is my worst class lol

Answer 30

@Elsa213 Wifehh is it C?

Answer 31

I think it's C, but I can't concentrate because my mom is yelling in a phone conversation /.<

Answer 32

I would agree with C, though D is also a decent choice. But we want the best answer whoch would in this situation be, C. Correct that is.