1. Symbols in Literarature
... her children in to see the tree, "No, no, no! Don't let them come in to me!" (1812). She also does not let anyone see her in her party dress until the actual party. Also, in the beginning of Act 2, the stage directions say, "The Christmas Tree is in the corner by the piano, stripped of its ornaments and with burnt-down candle-ends on its disheveled branches ... " (1812). This description of the tree reflects what turmoil Nora's mind is in, with how she's terrified that ... Krogstad will tell Torvald about the forged bond. New Year's is another symbol in the play. Nora ... ...
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- Grade Level: High School