Krogstad He returns the bond Now Torvald s honour is safe His anger disappears He quickly changes and forgives Nora But this forgiveness is false He forgives her only because his reputation is safe His sudden change shows his hypocrisy He proves that he cares more for social image than for his wife s feelings Nora s Awakening after Torvald s Reaction Nora expected a miracle She thought Torvald would protect her by taking the blame Instead she sees his selfishness She says You have never loved me You have only thought it pleasant to be in love with me Torvald s reaction opens her eyes She understands that she has lived like a doll This discovery makes her leave the Helmer house She slams the door It ends both the marriage and the doll s house Torvald s reaction to Nora s debts shows his true character First he reacts with anger then he forgives with selfish relief His cruelty and hypocrisy destroy Nora s faith His reaction leads to Nora s awakening and her final decision to leave