Events which shaped who Nora is

Event
Notes on how I'm going to perform it


1. Getting married and having children:


(To Torvald)


"Sweet baby Emmy; aren't you just as pretty as a picture! Just look at your tiny little hea - Ah, Torvald, you're back! Come in, come in... Oh just look at her Torvald Isn't she - Shhhhh! She's sleeping. Oh doesn't she just look so peaceful; like an angel!


She's so beautiful Torvald, and I know I said I didn't think I would make a good mother but holding her in my arms now, this is the happiest I've ever been!


I can't wait to start dressing her up and buying her toys and - Yes... yes I know Torvald, I won't spend too much, don't worry... Yes I know we are... I'm sorry... I won't."


2. Mother passes away:


(To self)


"Whatever am I going to do without mama? Poor, poor mama. It is such a terrible, tradgic shame...


Although, I suppose at least now she has a little freedom. After all these years she's finally free of the burden of father and us children; free of the 'doll's house' which was our home.


At last she will finally be able to come to know herself, not just the 'doll wife' that father created.


In a way, I'm sort've... envious of that."


3. Torvald falls ill


(To Torvald)


"Oh Torvald, what are we going to do with you? You can't keep on in this state, you'll die!


Okay, okay look; I'll try my best to sort something out.


Yes... that's a good idea... Okay then, I shall write to father immediately and ask if he can give us some money so we can take you abroad and get you the treatment that you need. I'm sure he'll understand... Okay then, well you just rest and I'll sort it out, don't worry.


(To self)


Oh goodness, whatever have I done? Father will never agree to this! He's on death's bed himself! Oh but I have to get the money! But how, where, from whom?!"


4. Nora leaves Torvald


(To Torvald)


"Well I guess this is goodbye...


Tell Irva, Bob and Emmy that I love them and that I'm sorry that I won't be able to visit. You know I would but.. but it would just make it harder for everyone.


No. Please, don't write. Don't ever contact me again. I promise you, it's for the best.


Yes of course I have to do this? You and I both know I will never be happy here, not with you... not like this. This isn't who I am Torvald.


So goodbye... and good luck."