Act 3, Torvald reads the letter
'Miserable creature — what have you done?' Torvald rejects Nora and declares she shall no longer raise the children, revealing the conditional nature of his devotion.
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From A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
Upon reading Krogstad's letter, Torvald explodes in rage, calling Nora a hypocrite and criminal and stripping away the pretense of his love — the moment that shatters Nora's illusions.
Act 3, the second letter arrives
When Krogstad returns the bond, Torvald instantly forgives Nora ('I am saved!'), exposing his selfishness and triggering her awakening.
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