DH2.Questions+11-15

11. What errand does Helmer give to Helen, the maid?

Nora attempts again to persuade Torvald in keeping Krogstad's post at the bank and calls his reasons for firing him petty. Torvald, insulted buy this remark and believing it to be an attack on his personality," HELMER: You said my motives were petty,so i must be petty too. petty!", makes a rash decision to settle the problem by sending Helena out to deliver Krogstad's notice. In doing so he nurses his bruised ego and ironically proved that he neither is a petty man nor a man who can be swayed by the trivial matters imposed by his wife, "HELMER [//collecting his papers//] : There, little Miss Stubborn NORA [//breathles//s]: Torvald..what was in that letter?HELMER: Krogstad's notice."

12. What assurances does Helmer give Nora when she is horrified about the firing? Helmer informs Nora that he's ready to forgive her although she's managed to insult him and his big ego. He once again fluffs up his own character and tells her that he is "man enough to take everything upon myself" and that he will have enough courage for both of them. He continues to call her by her pet names, saying she had "frightened dove eyes" and caresses her, because in his eyes she is just a distressed confused woman.

13. What news does Doctor Rank reveal about himself?

At the beginning of Act 2 Nora reveals to Mrs. Linde that Doctor Rank has a "consumption of the spine", which Rank blames on his father. During this scene between Doctor Rank and Nora, he reveals that "the sands are running out for me" and that there is not much time left for him. His "internal economy" is "bankrupt" and the disease is finally getting to him. He also tells Nora that he doesn't want his best friend, Helmer, at his death bed and that they will instead receive a letter with a black cross on it when death is imminent.

14. What is Doctor Rank’s confession to Nora, and how does it change the dynamics among the characters?

During their conversation, Doctor Rank confesses his love for Nora, saying he has "loved [her] as much as anyone else." and that he'd willingly give his life for her. Nora was rather shocked by Doctor Ranks confession and immediately requested a lamp to be brought in. Nora originally wished to confide in Doctor Rank and to seek financial help from him, but after he revealed his love for her, Nora decided to take on Krogstad on her own, and negotiates with him without any help.

15. What does Krogstad propose?

Krogstad proposes to Nora that Helmer make a better job for him at the Bank and re-hire him in a higher position so that he can continue climbing his way up the employee hierarchy and eventually hope to become the Manager's right-hand man and run the bank.

DH2.Questions 16-20