Dr.+Rank

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 PHRASE". **
 * Something About Dr. Rank: **

The contrasting attitude in which Dr. Rank converses with Mrs. Linde and then with Nora helps characterize Nora as a naive, childlike woman. After a series of serious exchanges with Mrs. Linde about how the society is becoming corrupt, Dr. Rank questioning Nora about 'any real idea of society' reveal that he perceives Nora to be a still naive, childlike woman somewhat senseless towards the real world. HeRa
 * "Why do you laugh at that Do you have any real idea of what society is?"** (Act I pg 58)

Dr. Rank tells Nora that he must face his imminent death. His ability to face the truth presents a stark contrasts with Nora's relationship with Torvald. Nora is convinced that Torvald will sacrifice everything for her, while Torvald sets to believe that he has a submissive wife. (Valerie)
 * "It is no use lying to one's self." (Act II)**

I felt this statement was very bold and concise, Dr. Rank is a very honest character who does not try to run away from the truth and he has accepted the fact that his time may have come. Oliver
 * "I'm going downhill fast. There's nothing to be done about it."** (Act II, pg 80)

Dr. Rank's words not only reveal his deeper thoughts about being easily forgotten, but also establishes his purpose as a character in the play. His actions have no great influence on anyone, and his death does not affect them in any way. Wendy
 * //"Those who go away are soon forgotten."//** //(Act II pg 82)//

Nora has always acted very flirtatious towards Dr. Rank and has never thought anything of it, because she only sees him as a friend. But when he confesses his love for her, she completely shuts him off and does not want to lead him on so decides not to ask him for a favour. This is because it would be using him and giving him the wrong impression, which she only just realized. Shavonne
 * “You’re a mystery to me. So many times I’ve felt you’d almost rather be with me than with Helmer.” Act II pg.84 **

While most of the play delineates the gender struggle between man and woman, it is evident that Nora's relationship with Dr. Rank is nothing of the sort. Here, Dr. Rank is offering everything that he cherishes to him and is offering it to Nora, a woman. This shows how highly Rank values Nora and that their relationship both man and woman are equal. Henry
 * "Well, in any case, you now have the knowledge that my body and soul are at your command"** (Act 2 p.84)

I really appreciated Dr. Rank's ability to maintain a great sense of humor, (although it is quite dark for those who understand), right before his death. He is still able to find the heart to pull Torvald's leg while declaring his death to Nora.
 * //"At the next masquerade I'm going to be invisible" (Act II p 103)//**

Dr Rank’s biggest moment in the play was perhaps his death, and the dignity and optimism he retained while faced with the knowledge of his coming death. Using motif black and invisibility as a symbol for death, Dr Rank cleverly reveals his fate. **(Jocelyn)**
 * “There is a big black hat—have you never heard of hats that make you invisible? If you put one on, no one can see you.” (ACT III, P.103)**

**"One can't have anything in this life without paying for it."** (Act III) Dr. Rank's statement seems to refer to Nora. He is saying that because he was allowed to be at Nora's side during his lifetime, he had give equal payment for it, in this case death. To draw being with Nora and Death as equal fully demonstrates how much he loved Nora. Michael Ren

**"One can't have anything in this life without paying for it."** (Act III) Dr. Rank's statement seems to refer to Nora. He is saying that because he was allowed to be at Nora's side during his lifetime, he had give equal payment for it, in this case death. To draw being with Nora and Death as equal fully demonstrates how much he loved Nora. Michael Ren