A Doll's House Nora Helmer Quotes

NORA: "Christine is […] is frightfully anxious to work under some clever man, so as to perfect herself." (1.282)

Nora cleverly manipulates Torvald by taking advantage of his stereotypical views of man/woman relations.

NORA: "Certainly Torvald does understand how to make a house dainty and attractive."
MRS. LINDE: "And so do you, it seems to me." (2.34-2.35)

So great is Torvald's domination that Nora gives him credit for even the stereotypically feminine role of homemaking.

Nora Helmer > Mrs. Christine Linde

NORA: "You never can tell what mischief these men may contrive. We ought to be so well off, so snug and happy here in our peaceful home." (2.110)

It's interesting that their supposedly perfect home is threatened by nothing more than the truth.