Analysis of Act 3 of A Dolls House Essay -- A Dolls House Act Three

Analysis of Act 3 of A Dolls provideFor most of the play, we see Torvald delighting in Noras dependenceupon him but non in his control over her, but as the play progressesthe case of Torvald we see is more pushover than dictator. In thescene following the party, Torvalds enjoyment of his control overNora takes on a darker tone. He treats her the like his possession, likethe young girl he first acquired years ago. lend to thefeeling of control that Torvald is exercising over Nora is that theevening has been of Torvalds inventionhe dresses Nora in a costume ofhis choosing and coaches her to dance the tarantella in the mannerthat he finds desirable.The hollowness of Torvalds promises to save Nora shows how little heappreciates her sacrifice. Nora expects compassion from Torvald later onhe finds out about her predicament, especially since, after learningof Dr. Ranks imminent death, Torvald confesses that he fantasizesabout risking his lifetime to save Noras. Once given the opportu nity,however, Torvald shows no intention of sacrificing anything for No...