DH.Act+One

Oliver (First Significant scene from Act 1) The 1st significant scene we chose was the very first scene of the play, introducing Nora when the doorbell rings as the delivery boy comes. The opening scene between Nora and the delivery boy is quick to introduce the plays focus on money, as Nora's first action in the play is buying goods from the delivery boy and giving him extra change. This is significant because money emerges as one of the play’s major conflicts as it is a recurring motif that becomes the focus of Noras struggles later on in the play. Nora gives the delivery boy extra money, leaving him the change. And she then goes on and laughs softly to herself while drawing out a couple of macaroons from her pocket. Although at this stage in the play the macaroons are not seen as a rebellious act, the audience comes to realize later that it is a small sign of rebellion from Noras part. When Nora then walks back, Torvald begins calling her names, and Torvald’s repetitive calling of Nora by affectionately diminutive names such as “my little lark” and “my squirrel” characterizes her as a helpless character who is dependent on others. Torvald holds a more pragmatic view of money, jokingly calling Nora a "spendthrift" and telling her that she is completely foolish when it comes to financial matters. When she comes into the room where Torvald is, he begins to degrade her by talking about her spending habits. He talks negatively about her spending, saying “Bought you say? All that there? Has the little spendthrift been out throwing money around again?” He says her lack of understanding of money and care for it is the result of her gender by commenting “Nora, Nora, how like a woman!" It is also ironic that in the beginning of the play Nora is seen spending money carelessly when later on in the play it is revealed that she is struggling to save money so she can repay her loan and become “free”

Henry
===The 2nd significant scene is the scene between Nora and Kristine. It is obvious that Nora and Kristine have had a history together as classmates and close friends. However, when Kristine has left for her unwanted marriage and left her true love, Korgstad, her has supposeively ‘experienced’ more than Nora. She expresses this emotion to Nora, as she acts more superior compared to her. Furthermore, their conversation begins to as a light hearted conversation, however, as time passes, they talk about deeper topics, and their true relationship is revealed. This is similar to A Street car named Desire as the two sisters meet. ===

===Furthermore, it is obvious that when more characters enter, Kristine acts as a catalyst for many events. Although it can be seen that she is mocking Nora by acting more superior in many aspects, later, she becomes a significant inspiration for Nora in her quest for independence. In Kristine’s dialogue, she is often seen to be saying “how life is so bitter” and “how much I have learned” but yet, Nora views this as a source for inspiration for independence. Thus, Kristine’s significance lies much more beyond just a simple friend. ===.