Question

Which themes of Ibsen's A Doll's House are reflected in this excerpt from act 1 of the play?

HELMER: Don't disturb me. (A little later, he opens the door and looks into the room, pen in hand.) Bought, did you say? All these things? Has my little spendthrift been wasting money again?

NORA: Yes but, Torvald, this year we really can let ourselves go a little. This is the first Christmas that we have not needed to economise.


1. obedience and control
2. the importance of money
3. deception
4. appearance versus reality
5. breakdown of marriage

Answer 1

i would have to say option one

Answer 2

1. obedience and control

2. the importance of money

Step-by-step explanation:

The theme "obedience and control" can be noticed when Helmer asks not to be disturbed and asks "did you say? All these things? Is my little spender losing money again?" here shows a tone of Herlmer control over Nora. It also shows that Nora needs to answer what she does and that shows obedience.

The excerpt also shows the importance of money when Nora explains that she is spending money because there will be no need to save money this year.