Extra Credit: ACT III of A Doll's House

Scene: Nora goes through the hall in a hurry carrying her bags. Nora's heart is pacing and her facial expression looks curious and eager. As Nora makes her way out of her home in a rush, she runs into Mrs. Linde. 

Nora:  Mrs. Linde! Good heavens you frightened me.What are you doing here?

Mrs Linde: Helmer called me and told me what happened. ( looks at Nora's bags.) Have you lost your mind child? How can you be so selfish and leave your husband and children.

Nora: I am not being selfish! I am tired, tired of this doll house I've been living in for the past 11 years. You were right I am a child, so I need to grow into a strong and mindful women and I cannot do it in this house.

Mrs Linde: (looks at Nora with shock.) Nora my dear I think your making a mistake. It is dangerous for a women like you out there. You have no idea what you are doing, you're acting on impulse. Helmer and the children need you.

Nora: They don't Kristine. How can I stay with a man who I'm not in love with. How can I raise children when I myself is still a child? I have no knowledge of life as a human being.

Mrs. Linde- Mrs. Nora I understand that you want to grow as a person. But your role as a mother and a wife must come first. Helmer told me on the phone that he would give you all the space that you desire. So you see there is no need to leave.

Nora- Mrs. Linde I can't stay here. My conscience will push me right through the door. I know in my heart that I need to grow as a women, then I can take care of my children but not here.

Mrs. Linde- And what about Helmer? You don't seem to have an ounce of sympathy for him. He has loved you and given you the world and this is how you treat him.

Nora-  I have appreciated everything that Helmer has done for me all these years. But now its time for me to be on my own and provide for myself.  I don't need Helmer I have fresh air in my lungs and and the ability to change for the first time.

Mrs. Linde- I think your making a mistake Nora. ( Moves out of the way, and lets Nora pass.) Be careful Nora and I hope you find what you are looking for.