A Doll House

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A Doll 's House : Summary

It was Christmas Eve and Norah Helmer has just arrived home after completing her Christmas shopping list which includes a horse and a sword for her male children and a doll for her female child . She paid the porter twice of how much she owed him , went inside the house and ate some macaroons before her husband , Torvald Helmer , came out of his study room and investigated the things she bought . Torvald addressed his

wife with terms such as 'skylark ' and 'squirrel ' while sweetly scolding her for being a spendthrift . Nora immediately denied by saying that saves money whenever she could but she just can 't help herself with the Christmas shopping because it 's time that they celebrate the good fortune that is ahead of them . Norah is talking about the job promotion that Torvald got from the bank he is working for , an event which according to his wife will allow them to more extravagant this season as compared to what they had last year . However , Torvald argued by saying that the promotion will take effect after New Year so before that , they must be more watchful with their expenses , Nora suggested that they can spend on credit until Torvald is paid but her husband immediately reprimanded and explained that there is no freedom or beauty in a home life that is based on debt . As a result , Nora finally gave up...