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A Doll’s House

 Henrik Ibsen
 

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1. One day I might, yes. Many years from now, when I've lost my looks a little. Don't laugh. I mean, of course, a time will come when Torvald is not as devoted to me, not quite so happy when I dance for him, and dress for him, and play with him.
 
 
2. Free. To be free, absolutely free. To spend time playing with the children. To have a clean, beautiful house, the way Torvald likes it.
 
 
3. Something glorious is going to happen.
 
 
4. From now on, forget happiness. Now it's just about saving the remains, the wreckage, the appearance.
 
 
5. I have been performing tricks for you, Torvald. That's how I've survived. You wanted it like that. You and Papa have done me a great wrong. It's because of you I've made nothing of my life.
 
 
 
 
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