Characteristics/Actions:
- Old
- not very attractive
- widower with lots of children
- has a position in the bank under Torvald, but Torvald fires him in Act 2.
- bad reputation (forged signature)
- also lends money to people as a secret job (needs money for family)
- calm but manipulative
- morally corrupt in some parts - lies and deciet, threatening.
- the problem is not about money, but more about morals and respect. (e.g. He isn't going to take Nora's mistake to court)
- Relates to Nora: made the same mistake, wanted to run away. He is controlled by Torvald, who is stopping him from getting on in the world.
- mysterious - appears out of no where and surprises Nora.
- Loving, caring and calm side of Krogstad shown when Kristine expresses her love for him.
- does not respect Torvald (calls him Torvald rather than Helmer)
- Abandoned by Kristine many years ago.
- Threatens Nora with the loan to get his job back at the bank, so that he can move back up the ladder.
Character development:
- first seems harmless at first
- when he returns to speak to Nora he shows darker expressions and tone.
- very loving and caring towards Kristine
Quotes:
"very unbelievable happy" about running away with Kristine.
Doctor Rank says that he is "rotten to the core"
by Mei Morton
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