NORA. NORA. Let me practise at once; there is time now,
has never been willing to do that, and I quite agree with him. NORA. NORA. [Stoops and kisses them.] [brings him in and shuts the door after him]. It was such a strange way of putting it. [putting her hands over his mouth]. [Standing still.] that, that I wanted to kill myself. First published in 1947, Rumer Godden's classic The Dolls' House has been delighting children for years, and this beautiful edition, illustrated by Jane Ray, will delight future generations for years to come. Well, now, I have warned you. VISION: We seek to achieve our mission by creating connections and conversations through compelling classic works. A DOLL’S HOUSE WOP.qxd 6/27/2012 1:14 PM Page 4 5 a wake-up call. Who would bother about them? When dear old Mrs. Hay went back to town after staying with the Burnells she sent the children a doll's house. I am afraid, Torvald, I do not exactly know what religion is. No, not only what one needs, but heaps and heaps of money. life—never mind what he says! I really
I am laughing at something quite
As a genre study, A Doll’s House is a realistic drama that highlights the cultural conflicts of the nineteenth century. really well dressed, isn’t it? NORA. I see he lives at the corner here. NORA. Doctor Rank. going to leave you now. do it a second time. He forged someone’s name. Settle it. MRS LINDE. But deeds you must believe
Yes, I am. pocket.] No, a wife cannot borrow without her husband’s consent. hadn’t the courage either? HELMER. churchyard. wine was capital—. him]. first time we two, you and I, husband and wife, have had a serious
to your wife for a little while. RANK. You are still very like a child in many things, and I am
Hm, hm! NORA. Only I
They will
the world? NORA. thing is, she had made a success—she had made a tremendous success. Listen to her, Mrs Linde! There was no old gentleman at all;
I had left the date blank; that is to say, your father should himself have
And now you know, too,
RANK. But I
We two have kept bravely on the straight road so
A DOLL'S HOUSE IN "A Doll's House" Ibsen returns to the subject so vital to him,--the Social Lie and Duty,--this time as manifesting themselves in the sacred institution of the home and in the position of woman in her gilded cage. NORA. I think so too, so long as you don’t have to pay for it in the morning. NORA. I am in the power of an unscrupulous man; he can do what
RANK. NORA. denying it. them. Christine! NORA. after this, my little scared, helpless darling. There is just one thing in the
NORA. Yes, a champagne banquet until the small hours. HELMER. And when that was done—. Something ugly has come between
I must do that for myself. And yet how could I—[In
What rubbish! No, no, no! Then you must get them out of those ways. Spendthrifts—I know. What a horrible awakening! What am I to—? got the same tastes as you—or else I pretended to, I am really not quite
RANK. since Christmas Eve you—. Now my little skylark is speaking
Isn’t there one thing that strikes you as
There is a black cross over the name. Do you hear them up there? Oh, what does he want now? lies—Torvald, Torvald, there is no hope for us now! HELMER. carrying a Christmas Tree and a basket, which he gives to the MAID who has
HELMER. If I could only undo what I have done! have any anxiety, won’t it? No, Torvald has not
Either you have a very
secretly promised bride, and that no one suspects there is anything between us. Nils, give me
It seems most commonly to be the mother’s influence, though naturally a
Are you content now? Look here. HELMER. [walking about]. very happy and cosy in here, you two. That was
KROGSTAD. Tell me what purpose you mean to put it to. NURSE. KROGSTAD. The only one who would gladly give his life for your sake. And can tear it into a hundred thousand pieces, and burn it up—the nasty
don’t speak so loud. So am I! [The sound of a door shutting is heard from below. in the Bank. There, there, of course I was only joking. Do
In the
been living here with a strange man, and had borne him three children—. KROGSTAD. on your account as on my own. There is no one here. [putting on her hat]. It is in the blood; for indeed it is true that you can inherit these
NORA. NORA. Publish the thing to the whole world. [in everyday dress]. the clergyman said is true, or at all events if it is true for me. with our entertainments? But what do you refer to? I shall only make one more
Most of us think of that at first. [Takes a look at the bond.] If only
You can’t see them just now, for they are out with their nurse. A Doll’s House as a Feminist Play 164 “Ibsen’s Nora is not just a woman arguing for female liberation; she is much more. Children’s voices are heard on the staircase.]. I could never have
NORA. shoulders—on your lovely neck—then I imagine that you are my young
In a moment of anger! My dear Nora, it is his post that I have arranged Mrs Linde shall have. Foolish or not, it is the law by which you will be judged, if I produce this
dirty paper! Why did you smile? KROGSTAD. But I suppose your daughter has quite forgotten you. That I will do, indeed. No, the fact is I have been overworking myself. NORA. letters.] Nurse, I want you to tell me something I have often wondered about—how
her.] MRS LINDE. It may
NORA. [counting]. MRS LINDE. RANK. before we go to dinner. But I knew him when we were boys. And you don’t
Your skylark would chirp about in every room, with her song rising and
and the door, a small table. please. it; I have forgiven you everything. Do as you
Oh well, one can’t have anything in this life without paying for it. NORA. I say that we have never sat down in
RANK. carpeted, and a fire burns in the stove. KROGSTAD. What do you say? Torvald Helmer to show so much courage—. NORA. In any case, I set you free from all your obligations. Seven hours until midnight; and then four-and-twenty hours until the next
Oh, you sweet blessings! Listen—the guests are
the table idly turning over the leaves of a book; she tries to read, but does
NORA. Let Anne help you. KROGSTAD. not going downstairs. [takes a cigar and cuts off the end]. Do you
NORA. I don’t know much about law; but I am certain that
Of course you will come back this evening. I will, indeed. on her knees.] What are you saying? Bless my soul, how unreasonable you
Nothing but what I have long been prepared for. HELMER. Look at me now—I am a shipwrecked man clinging to a
MRS LINDE. Have you had great
It was a wonderfully beautiful journey,
But I am not going to disturb
will make me so happy to be of some use to you. morning? By us two—by us two, who have loved you better than anyone else in
but—. I must try and educate myself—you are not
[Puts his arm round her
thought I couldn’t go away again without having seen you. In as lenient a manner as I possibly could. frequent instructions. The dollhouse smells so strongly of paint that Aunt Beryl thinks it could make someone sick.Isabel, Lottie, and Kezia, the Burnell’s three daughters, do not mind the smell, however, and couldn’t be more delighted by the house. No, only merry. Doctor Rank—are you fond of fancy-dress balls? Ah! Is it about yourself? You will want a lot of coaching. Give me your hand on it. Well, I should not advise you to say it. HELMER. KROGSTAD. No, you must begin. I will tell you how I have been thinking we ought to arrange things, Torvald. NORA. No, just the opposite, dear—and it is exactly for that reason. Do you mean that you gave me a thought? [looking at him anxiously]. I have
too, Christine. MRS LINDE. that is turning Society into a sick-house. At the next fancy-dress ball I shall be invisible. Author Henrik Ibsen | Submitted by: Jane Kivik Free download or read online A Dolls House pdf (ePUB) book. There is no one else out there, is there? After all, it is
You never know where it has gone. before—but naturally only in the eyes of the world. I should have him completely in my power all the same. Ah, by the way, first of all I will just—
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What do you say? Yes, nobody is to have the chance of admiring me in my dress until tomorrow. [A
NORA. [Sits down at the piano.]. And to be obliged
[throwing away the tambourine]. NORA. [busy opening some of the parcels]. have been a very trying time for you, Mrs Helmer? The most popular color? Nora, you
No, I really can’t think of anything—unless, Torvald—, NORA. There they are! KROGSTAD. Oh, it’s you, Christine. help me; I have absolutely forgotten the whole thing. The first edition of the novel was published in 1879, and was written by Henrik Ibsen. what a difference! If you speak slightingly of my husband, I shall turn you out of the house. Let me help you if you are in want. But it is just at this time that Torvald generally—, MRS LINDE. Isabel, Lottie, and Kezia, the Burnell’s three daughters, do not mind the smell, however, and couldn’t be more delighted by the house.Kezia, the youngest sister, notices a small lamp, which she thinks it the best part of it. [Puts his arms round
of no use to them. I don’t suppose he
I merely have to pay up again. He is
HELMER. Give it to me. Helmer is to have all I possess paid over to her at once in cash.”. Torvald, I am sure you will be able to do something for Christine, for my sake,
NORA. MRS LINDE. [tossing her head]. the two hundred and fifty pounds? MRS LINDE. What should
turns to the window.]. I have three lovely
KROGSTAD. NORA. laughter. Hide and Seek? HELMER. Yesterday you talked some nonsense about a rich admirer
NORA. your sake. MRS LINDE. Must I hide? I suppose it is. Stenborgs’ the day after tomorrow. Torvald, I don’t believe you mean that. He was rich at that time, then? I suppose you have some moral
For the future we can
I daresay you know, like everybody else, that once, many
[going to him with her arms outstretched]. It is you that must not be angry with me, dear. stove.] MRS LINDE. happy time for me, I can tell you. MRS LINDE. [looking incredulously at her]. It was tonight, when the wonderful thing did not happen;
children again either—never again. has forced me into such ways as this again. NORA. children. I am not out of my
I have no reason to think it could possibly be necessary. KROGSTAD. and NORA suddenly stands still. NORA. [trying to get free]. The play is significant for the way it deals with the fate of a married … It will take some time; I have a lot to talk over with you. Mine, or the children’s? Yes, dear, you must do as I ask; you must let Krogstad keep his post in the
NORA. Well, in any case, it would have been of no use to you now. shuts the door into the hall; then comes back and makes up the fire in the
I saw Krogstad going out of the gate. falsely suspected of having been a party to your criminal action. The MAID opens the hall door for KROGSTAD and shuts it
Don’t look at me like that, Torvald. Gifted by a wealthy guest at the Burnells' home, the doll's house further elevates the Burnell girls' … And
Stuff and nonsense! the children; I dare not trust them to you. KROGSTAD. good of you to come! You will see I am man enough to take everything upon myself. [Puts her shawl over her head.] on the stairs when I arrived, Mrs Linde? Therefore it will not be amiss if I remind you of
The first edition of the novel was published in 1879, and was written by Henrik Ibsen. The little ones are begging so hard to be allowed to come in to mamma. It is for that reason that I cannot remain with you any longer. Each breath the children take in such a house is full of the germs of
13, 10 7 14, 15 .11, 12 .18 21 26 .23,24 25 21 23 28 DISCLAIMER: All the information and instructions in this book are presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor are the NORA. Can you not understand your place in your own home? MRS LINDE. MRS LINDE. RANK. for my two younger brothers; so I did not think I was justified in refusing his
But come here and let me show you what I have bought. life. With several children. NORA. Now
Is anything likely to happen? So late! I promised to get you that amount—. A wonderful thing is going to happen! Because it is such a narrow-minded way of looking at things. Torvald Helmer proves himself a petty Philistine, a bully and a coward, as so many good husbands when they throw off theirHelmer's I don’t understand you. And is it absolutely necessary that it should be here? HELMER. purse.] Many a man has been able to retrieve his character, if he has openly confessed
There they are! KROGSTAD. HELMER. You
I did it for your sake, and this is how you repay me. sake. SERVANT. everyone who has gone to the bad early in life has had a deceitful mother. Yes, but I can’t now. NORA. You mustn’t punish me in that way. waist.] your wife’s life? But I always thought it
I have forgiven you, Nora; I swear to you I have
For him, anyway. [Shows her a bundle of papers.] HELMER. HELMER. I knew her too, once upon a time. Nice?—because you do as your husband wishes? as for you and me, it must appear as if everything between us were just as
Yes, that is what Torvald and all the others think,
so my obstinate little woman is obliged to get someone to come to her
My goodness,
Light footsteps are heard on the
MRS LINDE. before, I was your little skylark, your doll, which you would in future treat
[going up to her]. Nils, did you really think that? I was right in what I thought, then. But—to come back to the matter in hand—that must
Assembly Basic House Pattern . [standing as if spell-bound in the doorway]. It is a discrepancy, isn’t it? I won’t allow it! single thing for me. I think so, too. and make yourself ill. NORA. NORA. HELMER. don’t know whether you find also in your part of the world that there are
flashes across his mind.] What? NORA. have taken this long journey in winter—that was plucky of you. ought to remember the condition I was in, and that he ought to be kind and
MAID. And I must sink to such miserable depths
you mustn’t see that until this evening. He told me that when the cards came it would be his leave-taking from us. And I do so want to look nice at
towards the door, but stands irresolute. When I watched the seductive figures of the
You
Of course!—if only this obstinate little person can get her way! Is that it? I believe you do feel thoroughly at home with us. He, with his sufferings and his
Or perhaps that you have some expedient for raising the money soon? NORA. This is
be any struggle. brought me the bond with your father’s signature. take a little trip—perhaps I shall see the sea again! HELMER. Try and calm yourself, and make
nervousness I was telling you of. You don’t understand the conditions of the world
So you noticed that too? ], MRS LINDE. And you
No, it’s impossible! horrible man! [putting his papers together]. [To Mrs Linde.] [Gives her some money.] HELMER. You must have one
[gets up, and crosses the stage]. Poor thing, how you must have suffered. May I come in for a moment? Yes, Torvald, we may be a wee bit more reckless now, mayn’t we? Poison my home? But I often talk about such things with Doctor Rank, because he likes hearing
When anyone is in a subordinate position, Mr. Krogstad,
I didn’t suppose so at all. MRS LINDE. any of the horrors to mind. But it is true, Nora, I swear
HELMER. so nicely. KROGSTAD. Tomorrow I shall go home—I mean, to my old home. NORA. KROGSTAD. his fault and taken his punishment. Taking off my fancy dress. NORA. NORA. The Tarantella! Do you know what is in this letter? Ah, yes!—these dear familiar rooms. now; I think he is busy with something. When that was done, I was so absolutely certain, you would come forward and
my sweet little darlings. All my life, as long as I can remember, I
spring, to float up to the surface, all horrible and unrecognisable, with your
I have had a talk with him. Never, never! NORA. Do you know, when I am out at a party with you like
In the middle of the left-hand wall is a door, and beyond it a window. RANK. MRS LINDE. And I hear he is a good worker, too. But can’t you tell us what you will
We have
He is an admirable man, rigidly honest, of high NORA. Yes, he is
What do you mean by that? No, I am sure of that; besides, you gave me your word— [Going up to
No, you mustn’t interrupt me. Ah, but I forgot—. Of course. now—now he is reading it. Do you suppose I don’t guess who lent you
Nora, you must tell your husband all about it. that at all. Torvald come home. anxious to work under some clever man, so as to perfect herself—. Oho!—you don’t mean to say you are jealous of poor Christine? Then I used to sit here and imagine that a rich old gentleman
You may imagine
had to save a little here and there, where I could, you understand. I have all I want. I know that what you did, you did out of
No, that was impossible. [begins to unpack the box, but soon pushes it away from her]. me—, RANK. There is no need you should. Where shall I put it, ma’am? Then she looks at her watch.] On the contrary, he thinks it gives him the right to adopt
KROGSTAD. Until then—we will each go to our own room. Do you think I am narrow-minded? Oh!—. Oh, I can’t bear to think of it! You are an odd little soul. NORA. He will; I know him; he dare not protest. [Goes to the table on the left, opens a drawer, and stops again.] don’t bite nice little dolly children. Poor Christine, you are a widow. Good. [listening]. It was I who procured the money. But during the first year he
A short silence]. Papa died on the 29th of September. [to the MAID]. Truffles, yes. HELMER. longer be what it is now. guilty of. What’s that? into the room; you are catching cold standing there. I understood so, but evidently I was mistaken. aright, let me try and awaken your conscience. perfect freedom on both sides. What is it
Yes, but these are some Christine gave me. Does your husband love you so little, then? Goodbye, Mrs Helmer. little ones. MRS LINDE. MRS LINDE. especially if he won’t undertake unsavoury cases; and naturally Torvald
My husband is out, Mr. Krogstad. There must be
and there. Ah, I daresay you would like to know. I must put on my things. NORA. NORA. You must
What? he is not to read it—. one of those rash friendships that so often prove an incubus in afterlife. HELMER. You always find some new way
NORA. Your father’s reputation as a public official was not above suspicion. To desert your home, your husband and your children! Yes, I know. [smiling]. the room, pen in hand.] It is almost incredible how much I managed to put
[smiling]. Rubbish! There is a big black hat—have you never heard of hats that make you
[getting up]. prevent. There, look—you can see it through the
[after a short pause, throws her head up and looks defiantly at him]. Naturally I did not mean you to put that construction on it. It’s a shame to say that. NORA. NORA. Take it off, I tell you. Let me tell you
Nora!—and I don’t understand you. RANK. I hope you will
[Goes to the door and
NORA. It was near; but then you came and stood in my way. A barrister’s profession is such an uncertain thing,
NORA. Explain. NORA. hat.]. Yes, you have been awfully kind about that; but you could just as well dismiss
HELMER. You don’t know all. sufficient knowledge to judge of the means you used. a minute! It is doubly kind in you,
MRS LINDE. MRS LINDE. MRS LINDE. NORA. My goodness, it’s delightful to think of, Christine! HELMER. cleverly—I will think of something that will please him very much. What! NORA. beg your pardon; I am afraid I am disturbing you too. children. If you put one on, no one can see you. NORA. [with a slight start]. Then I can ask you,
HELMER. Someone has been at the lock. MRS LINDE. [meditatively, and with a half smile]. Everything you do is quite right, Torvald. [after a short silence]. Incorporating practical advice, useful tips and inspiring dolls' house maker profiles, The Big Book of the Dolls' House is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced hobbyists. A doll’s house arrives at the Burnell home as a gift. Still I think the sick are those who most need taking care of. writes in the most scurrilous newspapers; you have told me so yourself. will be quiet. But, tell me, wasn’t it for that very purpose that you asked me to meet
HELMER. Unformatted text preview: The Doll's House Katherine Mansfield Katherine Mansfield Katherine wrote many fine short stories near the end of her short life, she said that she had not yet written the things she would like to write.Her stories are noted for their psychological values. Nora! I want to get on, I tell you. RANK. Can you explain it to me? That’s right. me? Did you remember to invite Doctor Rank? HELMER. but all the same it was a tremendous pleasure to sit there working and earning
NORA. NORA. Very well—I must put an end to this. I do really save all I can. HELMER. I believe they would have procured his dismissal if the Department had not sent
water—the unfathomable depths—If only it were over! We two are thrown quite upon each other now. Oh, what’s that? In the Lottery? We ought to be so well
MRS LINDE. [tidying up the room and laying her hat and cloak ready]. children; NORA shuts the hall door.]. doll's house tumbles down, and Nora discards her doll's dress--she sheds her skin, as it were. You mustn’t be angry with me. could you have the heart to put your own child out among strangers? Yes. NORA. couldn’t think of any way of procuring money. off, so snug and happy here in our peaceful home, and have no cares—you
shall I say—rather uneasy today? his doll-child, and he played with me just as I used to play with my dolls. [Tears
take this letter and go downstairs with it at once. A Doll’s House opens on Christmas Eve. look here—the arms close together, the knitting-needles going up and
And heaps of port and champagne. It looks as if he were announcing his own death. too, Nora. You mean that perhaps Torvald could
And it would put me in a horribly
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any longer. Do you know, Nora, I have often wished that you might be threatened by
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