ACT II The Dolls House

 Many things are happening in Act II of the “The Dolls House”. In the beginning of the act, Nora is freaking out about the idea of Krogstad telling Helmer about the Forge that she has committed back in Italy. Trying to suppress the crime that she committed, Nora asks Helmer if she can just give Krogstad a chance to keep his job. (it is good for Nora to ask Helmer this because Krogstad will then decide not to tell Helmer about the secret if he gets his job back). Helmer denies Noras request for Korgstad getting his job back for 3 reasons. The first reason why he wants to fire him is because since Helmer was a kid, he did not like Krogstad as a friend. Second, Krogstad does not give that much respect for him (a good example of this is that Krogstad would call Helmer by his first name Tarvald instead of Mr. Helmer which is more respectful). And third, Krogstad’s past isn’t so good of a positive outlook on him because Krogstad committed a forge in the past. Nora then gives Helmer an attitude, which upsets him and then makes him send the letter to Krogstad explaining that he is fired.

The author shows that Helmer has a lot of pride and that he is unperturbed about other people’s problems. After Helmer leaves the room, Dr. Frank enters the room to tell Nora that he will soon die because of his sickness. This conversation gives Nora an idea. Nora decides to flirt with Dr. Frank because she wants to then ask him for money.  Nora’s plan was to use this money to pay Krogstad back the money she owned him. Dr. Frank then confessed his love to Nora, which disturbed her so she decided not to go with the plan. Dr. Frank leaves and Krogstad enters the room to talk to Nora about the job that he just lost and to tell her what he will tell Helmer about Nora’s crime if he doesn't get his job back and a promotion. Nora denies Krogstad’s request and says that she will commit suicide. Mrs. Lindes tries to help Nora by convincing Krogstad into not telling Helmer the truth. A reason why Mrs. Linde decides to help is because she knows how to deal with Krogstad because she had a relationship with him before. Things are about to get spicy like a bowl of chilly in the next Act. IF YOU WERE NORA, WOULD YOU PUT YOUR LIFE IN DANGER BECAUSE OF THE SITUATION OR WOULD YOU LIVE AND GET ON WITH THE TRUTH?