DH2.Questions+16-20

16. What does the reader learn about Nora as she and Krogstad converse? This conversation reveals that Nora borrowed the money for her and Torvald's trip to Italy from Krogstad, and also that she forged her fathers signature in order to obtain the money: "//I// wrote papa's name" (p. 175). Therefore, the desperate actions taken by Nora in the past are revealed, uncovering the source of Nora's worry, and the conflict of the play. Nora, however, does not know how to resolve the situation with Krogstad, only promising to "get the money somehow." (199) Throughout the passage the audience feels as if Nora is trapped, increasing suspense as the reader waits to see how she will resolve her problems.

17. What does his conversation with Nora reveal about Krogstad’s character? Why is this bit of exposition important now? The conversation reveals how desperate Krogstad is to "get back [his] standing in the world"(199). His disgrace has made him feel less than human, and Krogstand thinks he does not deserve all that has befallen him since he committed forgery. Krogstad is thus revealed as an emotional, insecure man, which is made more evident when he asserts that Nora would never have the courage or strength to do anything about her situation.

18. How does Krogstad intend to go about his rehabilitation? What is ironic about his plan? He plans to get back his respect by blackmailing Nora, which is ironic because is trying to get back his repsect by putting Nora in the same position he was. Krogstad: "Mrs. Helmer, you obviously don't realize what you've been guilty of; but let me tell you that the thing that i once did that ruined my reputation was nothing more- and nothing worse- than that." (page 174)

19. What is Mrs. Linde’s plan regarding the letter? Mrs. Linde plans to go and talk to Krogstad, to convince him to ask for his letter back. Nora is doubtful that this will work, but Mrs. Linde assures her that “there was a time when [Krogstad] would gladly have done anything for [her].” (p 202). Mrs. Linde leaves to talk to Krogstad, and the reader later finds out that Krogstad and Mrs. Linde used to have a romantic relationship. Mrs. Linde also wants to reunite with Krostad to have someone to work for, and she actually plans to have Nora tell Torvald about what she has done.

**20. Why would she approach Krogstad to ask for a favor? ** Mrs. Linde might approach Krogstad to ask for a favor because they had a history together. In act one, after Krogstad enters the Helmer home for the first time, Mrs. Linde asks about him and states that she "used to know him - years ago" (164). After he enters their home a second time, Krogstad asks about Mrs. Linde, sayiing that he "knew her once, too" (170). Also, right after Mrs. Linde says to Nora that she was going to ask Krogstad for a favor, she says "there was a time when he would gladly have done anything for me" (202), suggesting that they may have had a loving relationship in the past and that Kristina is depending on that fact in order to convince Krogstad to help her. **DH2.Questions 21-25 **