Analysing Decision Made by Nora in "a Doll House" (Book Review Sample)

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Analyzing Nora’s Decision
Decision making is a day to day exercise. Whether we make right or wrong decisions, at the end of the day we have to accept the consequences after that, since, we are responsible for the choices we make. Before determining whether the decision Nora makes in a Doll house is right or wrong, first and foremost we should determine what prompted such decision and also determine if it is justifiable.
Nora’s decision to leave her husband and their three children cannot be considered to be impetuous but predetermined. This is evidently seen when she asks her maid Anna prior to her decision to leave her marital home,”. . . I can’t have them so much with me in future" (A doll house). According to Nora, her decision was informed by the fact that she feels misunderstood by her husband Mr. Helmer and also by the same token, she does not understand him. "You don’t understand me; and I have never understood you- till to-night" (A doll house). As much as her sentiments might be true, it is blindingly obvious that she is self-centered and unforgiving. For instance, after her husband discovers that she had borrowed money from Mr. Krogstand, he decides to forgive her and allows her to live in the house (A doll house). However, the same is not seen when she accuses her husband of not being understanding. She remains adamant and unforgiving. According to her, "when a wife leaves her husband’s house . . . in the eyes of the law he is free from all duties. . ." (A doll house).
The accusation Nora is leveling against her husband of not being understanding is misplaced. For instance, it is a fact that Nora is a spendthrift and a congenital liar but, more often than not we see her husband tolerating her actions (A doll house). For example, when her husband asks her if she has not "even taken a bit at a macaroon or two. . ." she denies vehemently. Moreover, she overspends on her shopping but again, Mr. Helmer appears to be understanding. "Has my little spendthrift been wasting money again?" (A doll house).
Nora appears to be a schemer. She has been scheming behind her husband’s back. For instance, Nora has been bring macaroons in the house even after the doctor advised them not to do so. Also, while she talks to her friend Mrs. Landen she suggest that she got the money for her husband’s treatment from "some other admirer”. This reeks of infidelity a behavior which is unpalatable in the society. In addition, she goes on signing a document on behalf of her father without his consent (A doll house).
In addition, Nora comes out as being unfair. For instance, it is clear that she is the one that borrowed money from Mr. Kregstad, to cater for her husband’s treatment in Italy, but, she demands her husband to have "come forward, take everything upon . . ." himself and say he is the "guilty one." (A doll house). She also appears to be insensitive towards her husband’s feelings when she blatantly say, "I don’t love you any longer." (A doll house).
As much as we see Nora having negative traits, however, her affection to her husband is evident. For instance, when her husband felt sick, she pushed the envelope to an extent of borrowing money from Mr. Krogstad. Her undivided love for her husband is also seen when she decides to take care of her ailing husband despite the fact that her...