Nils+Krogstad

Post a significant quotation below ( **arranged in chronological order** ) and explain why you find it striking (l **imiting yourself to 2-3 sentences).** AVOID USING THE PHRASE "THIS QUOTATION' OR 'THIS QUOTE'.
 * Something About Nils: **

Even though Krogstad is portrayed as a heartless, and unsympathetic character, as he explains the motives for his deed in the past and the reasons he has to maintain the job, we see Krogstad's humanly aspects. His acknolwedgment of the past mistakes and the discussion about his sons reveal that Krogstad may not be as bad as he is portrayed in the played to be. HeRa
 * "I had to grab hold somewhere, and I dare say I haven't been among the worst. But now I want to drop all that. My boys are growing up. For their sakes, I'll have to win back as much respect as possible here in town."** (Act I pg 64)

The irony in Krogstad’s though process – it is very contradicting that Krogstad chooses a rather cheap shot (blackmailing Nora) in attempt to win back more respect from his sons and from the community. The force that drives Krogstad’s actions is ultimately the high expectations of society and social standards. **(Jocelyn)**
 * “My sons are growing up; for their sake I must try and win back as much respect as I can in the town.” (ACT I, P.64)**

Korgstad's 'professional' word choice gives the audience the impression that he is an experienced, cold accountant; his threatening tone also highlights his implied superiority and his control. This makes Krogstad an antagonist. Henry
 * "Mrs. Helmer, obviously you haven't the vaguest idea of what you've involved yourself in."** (Act 1 p.67)

When Krogstad blackmails Nora, his harsh character is revealed. His heartless character is expressed through his ability to easily blackmail and threaten other characters in the play. This is also the scene where Krogstad is established as the plays antagonist. Oliver
 * "Poor or not-if I introduce this paper in court, you'll be judged according to law."** (Act I pg 67)

**“But I’m telling you this: if I get shoved down a second time, you’re going to keep me company.”** (Act I pg.67) Krogstad refuses to be left without anything and will do anything to keep his job, this way he knows that he will win because of the crime that Nora committed. He uses her, as she is a weak link and made a serious mistake that could cost her everything. Shavonne

Krogstad's words reveals his antagonistic thoughts, where he states that he simply does not want to be "clean", and decides to use a more "evil" way of getting what he wants. He tells about his story of working his way to the bank position he now holds in order to convey that he would do anything to gain his authority back. Wendy
 * //"For a year and a half I've kept myself clean of anything disreputable - all that time struggling wih the worst conditions; but I was satisfied, working my way up step by step. Now I've been written right off, and I'm just not in the mood to come crawling back."//** //(Act II pg 88)//

While Krogstad is stating the absolute truth, he is also portrayed to be quite heartless and manipulative. He easily threatens Nora, while simultaneously showing his love for power over weaker victims so as to gain what he wants, no matter how noble that motive may be. Riowena
 * "Are you forgetting that I'll** //**be in control then over your final reputation?"** (Act II pg 88)//

**"I don't believe this. It's just some hysterical feminine urge to go out and make a noble sacrifice"**  (Act III)  Krogstad's doubt at Kristine's genuine offer of love illustrates the long term cynicism he has developed of society, which has continually burdened him with many hardships. Jerry Wang.

**"When I lost you, it was as if all the solid ground went from under my feet. Look at me now—I am a shipwrecked man clinging to a bit of wreckage."** (Act III) Krogstad's simile and metaphor fully contribute to his expression of sadness at the loss of Kristine. He describes himself to be living on the edge with nothing to bring him back up to his feet, revealing just how much Kristine meant to him. Michael Ren