Nora: Näytelmä Kolmessa Näytöksessä
1882
A play written in the late 19th century. This work is notable for its exploration of themes such as marriage, identity, and societal expectations, primarily through the character of Nora, who is the wife of lawyer Torvald Helmer. The initial events set the stage for a narrative that delves into personal and moral dilemmas faced by the characters within a domestic space. The opening of the play introduces us to Nora Helmer as she joyfully prepares for Christmas, highlighting her seemingly light-hearted demeanor. She interacts with her husband, Torvald, who is about to become the bank's director, discussing their financial situation and the gifts she has bought for their children. However, there are hints of underlying tension, especially when Nora persuades Torvald to support her friend Kristina Linde in securing a job at the bank. The atmosphere changes with the unexpected arrival of Krogstad, a man from Nora's past, indicating that hidden secrets and challenges poised to disrupt their seemingly idyllic lives will soon emerge. This setup effectively foreshadows a deeper conflict tied to Nora's hidden acts of sacrifice for her husband’s well-being, a theme that unfolds further as the narrative progresses.
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“You have never loved me. You have only thought it pleasant to be in love with me.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“HELMER: But this is disgraceful. Is this the way you neglect your most sacred duties?NORA: What do you consider is my most sacred duty?HELMER: Do I have to tell you that? Isn't it your duty to your husband and children?NORA: I have another duty, just as sacred.HELMER: You can't have. What duty do you mean?NORA: My duty to myself.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“I must make up my mind which is right – society or I.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“You see, there are some people that one loves, and others that perhaps one would rather be with.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“Helmer: I would gladly work night and day for you. Nora- bear sorrow and want for your sake. But no man would sacrifice his honor for the one he loves.Nora: It is a thing hundreds of thousands of women have done.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human being, just as you are--or, at all events, that I must try and become one.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“But no man would sacrifice his honor for the one he loves.""It is a thing hundreds of thousands of women have done.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“I believe that before anything else I'm a human being -- just as much as you are... or at any rate I shall try to become one. I know quite well that most people would agree with you, Torvald, and that you have warrant for it in books; but I can't be satisfied any longer with what most people say, and with what's in books. I must think things out for myself and try to understand them.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“NORA: I must stand on my own two feet if I'm to get to know myself and the world outside. That's why I can't stay here with you any longer.””
— Henrik Ibsen
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