A Doll's House at ACT 1

Though her husband Torvald thinks her a foolish spendthrift for the way money "slips through" her fingers, Nora Helmer has secretly spent years squirreling away money to pay back a loan taken out to save his life. Her lender, Krogstad, has so far been lenient; but he is forced to take action when his livelihood is threatened. To save her husband from the disgrace of her secret revealed, Nora must prevent Krogstad's dismissal from the bank Torvald manages. If she fails, her marriage -- and in fact, her life -- may be in danger.