1. Why does Torvald refuse to borrow money?
Answer: Torvald refuses to borrow money because he believes that <u>happiness in life ceases or stops when it is based on borrowing money.</u>
Explanation: This situation happened when Nora suggested to Torvald <em>(Helmer) </em>that they borrow money for the Christmas celebration since Torvald will be earning a lot of money soon.
2. How is his refusal to borrow related to his sense of his own identity?
Answer: Torvald's refusal to borrow money shows that he is<em> financially prudent and careful when it comes to making decisions.</em>
Explanation: Torvald knows how to be patient and not squander money just because there was a celebration.<u><em> He thinks about the future</em></u> rather than focusing on what is happening at the moment. <u><em>He carefully analyzes the situation</em></u> before coming up with a decision.
