[Nora:] When I look back on it, it seems to me as if I had been living here like a poor woman—just from hand to mouth. I have ex
isted merely to perform tricks for you, Torvald. But you would have it so. You and papa have committed a great sin against me. It is your fault that I have made nothing of my life. –A Doll’s House,
Henrik Ibsen
How do the archetypes depicted in this passage reveal a theme in the play?
Helmer’s depiction as a villain develops the theme that true happiness resides in equality between men and women.
Nora’s depiction as a mother develops the theme that parents are obligated to take care of their children.
Helmer’s depiction as a ruler develops the theme that money does not bring happiness.
Nora’s depiction as an oppressed innocent reveals the theme that the oppressed live unsatisfying lives.
"As if" implies that it is not like any other day. This statement builds suspense by telling the reader that something important and out of the ordinary is going to happen.
