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Portrayal of men - Coggle Diagram
Portrayal of men
Torvald
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Role in household
Typical "man" stereotype at the time. Main breadwinner, has wife and kids (though has a dislike for them).
Feels more important than everyone else in the house hold since he is the breadwinner. Demands things of Nora even if she does not want to do them (Afterparty scene, household rules; no sweets)
Even after fulfilling the role of an ideal man in the household, it does not mean Torvald is infallible. He still owed his life to Nora for taking out a loan, something he was too stubborn to do. Still treats Nora like a child and expects her to obey him
Reputation
Cares about his reputation greatly as referenced when Nora tried to persuade him to let Krogstad keep his job.
Also fired Krogstad partly due to how casual Krogstad would treat him due to being childhood friends.
Did not want other subordinates to take it as a sign of weakness
Krogstad
Role in society
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Without job, is unable to fulfil role of "men" in society as breadwinner and provide for family
Backstory
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Shows why and how money is so important in this time period and why Krogstad is so desperate for financial security. Quite literally the main purpose of "men" is to provide for their family
In the Present
Even despite money playing such an important role in society, Mrs Linde still decides to stick with the now jobless Krogstad. Perhaps showing how after breaking out of society's restraints, one can finally pursue what they truly desire
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