Helmer’s reaction to Nora’s confession was a bit cruel and cold but pretty much expected. I wouldn’t say he gave the impression that he didn’t love her, but with his reaction he certainly showed her that his reputation was more important that their “ love” and “marriage.” He purpose to act as a happy married couple to the audience but inside their home, they were not together, he even forbid her to see her children. He also showed that he valued more her physical looks than anything else. He was also very cold hearted and ignorant, “I repeat, all your fathers recklessness and instability he has handed on to you. No religion morals no sense of duty! Oh, how I have been punished for closing my eyes to his faults! I did it for your sake. And you reward me like this."(pg 319) he didn’t see the bigger picture; his wife sacrificed herself for him, to keep him alive. Although I don’t agree with his behavior I feel like it wasn’t his fault, again we have to keep in mind the time period this took place. He was raised this way so his behavior back then was normal and appropriate.
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