What would you do if you were Nora?

[stormy44]

Leaving Torvald wouldn't be an issue for me. But leaving my kids behind sounds like a struggle. I think I would pretend like I still love him and everything until spring comes. Leaving the house in winter would be real hard for me. I would secretly pack my things and work for myself, preparing for my leave. And when the time comes, I'll bring my three kids with me while Torvald is asleep. It sounds cruel but he really needs to learn his lesson and grow up. And I want his hair to grow as well..

[kevin]

If I were nora, I would have just left him since I know he doesn't love me and I don't love him. But Ill stay at the house for some time and secretly leave the house with my children. Leaving without my children would be too harsh for me cuz I love them.

[jessicak016]

If I was Nora, I do not really think that I would have left Torvald and the family like that. Not only because of the children, but also because I feel that Torvald deserves a second chance. Like Nora, I would be very angry and disappointed at Torvald after I found out that the "miracle" she hoped for was not happening. However I would not have promptly left the house like that because I think that I won't have that much courage in order to do that. Still, I respect Nora for making that decision and being firm even though Torvald begged her not to leave.

[joannekim]

I think I would have left Torvald when he blamed me for borrowing money and later condescendingly said he will forgive me. I would have been disgusted by his hypocrisy and cowardice. However, I think I would not have thought about leaving home because I would be afraid to be criticized by society. However, there were some women like Mrs. Linde who actually worked and lived independently. So, I would have been not so scared when I left my home and family but eager to live more happily.

[hannahs]

I think I would have left Torvald too if I was Nora. But I still think it's unrealistic how fast her change was in her attitude and view towards Torvald. I would like to leave with my children but then I wouldn't want to leave with them without knowing for sure that I could take care of them.

[junaen0416]

I would not have left Torvald if I were in Nora's place. Abandoning a family is the worst thing that could happen to a woman back then and to bear such a shame would be painful. Some people might thing she did the right thing leaving Torvald but from the culture I was raised, its an omen. Being with your family, especially children, is the best thing life can offer.

[joon]

If I was in Nora's position, which is realizing that I don't have my own identity, I would also leave Torvald. I would be really angry by the fact that he had the nerves to control who I am and tell me how to live, when he's super stupid and weak. To find back my dignity and identity, I would leave and do whatever I want to do, experiencing new things and learning in the process. I would also realize that, as the way I am now, I can't raise my kids properly. With a huge amount of guilt of leaving my kids, I would leave and possibly return after having grown up a bit.

[Alam10kkfs]

If i was Nora, I wouldnt leave because i dont wanna abandon all my lovely children. It is also hard to find a fancy job and get a lot of money back in 19th century unless you get married with a billionaire.

[sarahlee4]

I personally would definitely leave to discover myself. Of course I wouldnt just leave my children and go. I would make sure I come back to get them once Ive settled down. I would live a miserable life if I had to live with a man who treats me as if I were a child and totally disregards my opinions.

[tha0ism]

i would have done the same thing as nora did. i dont want to spend my entire like being the property of someone who doesnt even love me from his heart. If it was in today's world, I think I would want to take my children with me though. They deserve better than to live with that kind of guy. They're going to end up really messed up and I wouldn't want that, no matter how much I hate my husband. I know its really hard for a women to live with 3 children on her own but i would try my best to over come the hardship