Examples Of Sacrifice In A Doll's House
Couple’s Delight
Richard Bach once said, “If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.” In Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, the couple that never shines light within the story is Krogstad and Kristine. Krogstad and Kristine as a couple is a good representation of sacrifice, which is something that Torvald and Nora lack in their relationship. Torvald and Nora have a good life and are prosperous, but they do not compare to Krogstad and Kristine. The experience that Krogstad and Kristine encountered throughout their lives make them the stronger, genuine couple in the end.
It is revealed very late in the story that Krogstad and Kristine had once been a couple when they were younger. Unfortunately, that …show more content…
It is all due to Krogstad’s current reputation that has changed people’s view of him. After Kristine leaves him, he went on to have a family and a career. He has been living life day by day providing for his family the way Torvald has. Unfortunately, it all changes due to his unlawful act of forging someone’s signature. Torvald says, “…that is why he has gone under altogether. Just think how a guilty man like that has to lie and play the hypocrite with everyone, how he has to wear a mask in the presence of those near and dear to him, even before his own wife and children” to Nora as he informs her of his views on Krogstad. That does not stop Krogstad from continuing to better himself and change everyone’s perspective of him. He sacrifices himself in a way where he does not let his reputation stop him from moving on in life. Now that Torvald is initially his boss, he must find a way to keep his position. That is where Nora comes in play. Krogstad knows that Torvald and Nora’s relationship is corrupt and nothing but hidden lies. With that it brings Krogstad and Kristine together after many years of
Richard Bach once said, “If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.” In Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, the couple that never shines light within the story is Krogstad and Kristine. Krogstad and Kristine as a couple is a good representation of sacrifice, which is something that Torvald and Nora lack in their relationship. Torvald and Nora have a good life and are prosperous, but they do not compare to Krogstad and Kristine. The experience that Krogstad and Kristine encountered throughout their lives make them the stronger, genuine couple in the end.
It is revealed very late in the story that Krogstad and Kristine had once been a couple when they were younger. Unfortunately, that …show more content…
It is all due to Krogstad’s current reputation that has changed people’s view of him. After Kristine leaves him, he went on to have a family and a career. He has been living life day by day providing for his family the way Torvald has. Unfortunately, it all changes due to his unlawful act of forging someone’s signature. Torvald says, “…that is why he has gone under altogether. Just think how a guilty man like that has to lie and play the hypocrite with everyone, how he has to wear a mask in the presence of those near and dear to him, even before his own wife and children” to Nora as he informs her of his views on Krogstad. That does not stop Krogstad from continuing to better himself and change everyone’s perspective of him. He sacrifices himself in a way where he does not let his reputation stop him from moving on in life. Now that Torvald is initially his boss, he must find a way to keep his position. That is where Nora comes in play. Krogstad knows that Torvald and Nora’s relationship is corrupt and nothing but hidden lies. With that it brings Krogstad and Kristine together after many years of