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6. When Helmer returns, what does Nora ask him to do? When Helmer returns, Nora asks him not to dismiss Krogstad. Nora tells him that she is worried that Krogstad might harm his reputation. Nora and Helmer talk about the time when Nora's dad was slandered; yet, Helmer reassures Nora that his reputation is unlike her father's, as it is "above suspicion."
 * Guiding questions that relate to our conversation:**

7. What reason does Helmer give for saying Krogstad cannot return to the bank? The people at the bank already know Helmer's intention to dismiss Krogstad, and he doesn't want people to think that the new Manager had let himself be influence by his wife" (188). He doesn't want to become a "laughing-stock...before the whole staff" for listening to his wife.

8. What danger does Nora say Krogstad poses to Helmer? Nora reminds Helmer that Krogstad writes for a very abusive newspaper, and that she dosen'e want Krogstad to ruin Helmer's reputation. "The man writes for the most scurrilous newspapers" (188), "...There's no knowing what harm he could do you." (188)

9. How does Helmer dismiss this notion, and what do we learn about the past? Helmer dismisses the notion that Krogstad will publish slander about him in the newspaper like he did for Nora's father by clarifying that "there's a considerable difference between your father and me. Your father's reputation as an official was not above suspicion-- mine is," (188). In addition, Helmer says that he couldn't allow a woman to dictate his actions as that would be too embarrassing. Finally, Helmer reveals that Krogstad and him "were on Christian-name terms, and he's tactless enough to keep it up still," (188).

10. What other reasons does Helmer give for refusing to rehire Krogstad? He refuses to hire Krogstad because Krogstad embarrasses Helmer at work as he is on first name terms with him. He used to be Helmer's friend from grade school and Helmer is afraid that this association will tarnish his reputation.

-Goes along with Helmer's idea that this is all due to her fathers past.. sneeky sneeky. -Is angry with her for bring up Krogstad again, "Now, you're just being extremely obstinate. Because you're irresponsible enough to go and promise to put ina word for him, you expect me to-" (page 187) -Once he believes that Nora is acting this way because of her father, and only because of that, he goes back to addressing her in a childish manner "Dear little nora" (page 188)
 * Change of Character:**
 * Nora:**
 * -**Tries to distance herself from her husband by addressing herself as "your squirrel will scamper about and do all her tricks (page 187), "Your skylark'll sing all over the house (page 187),
 * Helmer:**
 * -**Doesnt respond to Nora's childlike plee's with as much charm as before, instead, in all seriousness says, "I'm surprised at your bringing that up again" (page 187)\
 * Context**: Mrs. Linde has just left and Torvald enters the living room


 * Summary**: Nora asks Torvald to keep Krogstad at the bank, and they argue about it.


 * Nora's persuasive methods:**

Nora tries to use her role as Torvald's "doll" to her advantage: -trying to soften Torvald up by referring to herself as his "little squirrel", talking in the third person indicates childish manner -reminds Torvald of how she makes him happy but he takes it for granted "Oh well, my skylark does that anyhow" -talks about her physical appearance with Torvald -throughout conversation, they are very close in proximity, intimate distance