DH1.Questions+36-40

In attempt to explain to Nora his need to keep the job at the bank, Krogstad says, “My sons are growing up; for their sake I must try and win back as much respect as I can in the town.” However, in order to win back respect, Krogstad must use shady methods such as blackmailing Nora and threatening to reveal her secret. It is extremely ironic that Krogstad engages in disrespectful ways to earn respect.
 * 36. What is discordant about Krogstad's request that Nora influence Helmer in the matter of Krogstad's job?**

Krogstad thinks he’s being fired because he committed a felony—forgery. Since his case wasn’t filed and he never went to court, Krogstad couldn’t be sentenced to any sort of punishment for his crimes. After Krogstad sees Mrs. Linde and heard of her new job at the bank, he speculates that she is the one replacing him. Although, Krogstad and Torvald’s long-term relationship also hints that Krogstad is aware of Torvald’s opinion towards his crime and how he handled the situation.
 * 37. Why does Krogstad think he is being fired?**

He reveals to Nora about his past; he once did something that was rather “rash”, and although the case never went to court, all job opportunities were closed to him from then on out. For this reason he decided to partake in activities that have ruined his reputation. He also tells her that he wants to leave his old life behind; he has two boys to care for and for their sakes he wishes to regain reputation in the town. His job with the bank was the first decent employment he received, but now Torvald threatens to take that away from him.
 * 38. In another example of exposition. what does Krogstad reveal about himself?**

Krogstad says this to Nora as a threat to act for his sake. Nora at first seems unwilling to yield to Krogstad's wishes and help Krogstad plead Helmer for his position in the bank, and thus Krogstad wishes to give her a little "push" and "support" to do so. This shows that Krogstad seems to be the more powerful character of the two and has more control over the situation.
 * 39. What does Krogstad mean when he says, "I have the means to compel you"?**

Nora is initially very frustrated and scared by the fact that Krogstad blackmailed her because she knows how devastating the consequences could be if Torvald finds out. She is angry at Krogstad because she feels that what she did was right in order to try and help save her father and also her husband. Nora realizes that she must do what Krogstad says in order to avoid getting in to any trouble, she begins asking Torvald why he was going to fire Krogstad.
 * 40. What is Nora's reaction?**


 * DH1.Questions 41-45**