Nora's Influence On Society

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Society shows Torvald has the dominant character. Torvald works hard to provide for his family, and when Nora ask for money, he feels that all she does is waste the money. That is why Nora hide the blackmailing from her husband because she knew that Torvald will never accept her for who she is. When Nora’s husband found out about the money at first he was upset, and then he realized that he can forgave her and that he can move past this. When Nora heard the forgiveness from Torvald she realized at that moment that she does not deserve him, and that the nanny will be a better suit to take care of the family, instead of her. When we first read the story, we see how Nora is this spoiled, child-like women, that get almost everything she wish. As

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