Question

How does the interaction between the nurse and Nora advance the plot?

It reveals that the nurse would make a better mother than Nora.
It conveys that Nora does not trust what the nurse says.
It demonstrates that Nora is considering leaving her children.
It shows that Nora’s children would be OK without her.

Answer 1

Answer: It demonstrates that Nora is considering leaving her children.

When Nora talks to the nurse, we get an indication of Nora's future plans. We know that she does not feel satisfied with her life, and that she is not a maternal person. Nora feels trapped by the traditional role she has to play. When she talks to the nurse, she expresses her concern with the fate of her children. She wonders what would happen to them if she left, and is comforted knowing that the children are likely to be fine.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: It demonstrates that Nora is considering leaving her children. Nora reveals to the nurse that she fears that her children will forget her if she leaves definitively. Nora believes that her secret will be revealed and she will be expelled from her home, her family and society. Nora did not have to worry about taking care of the children because she had the help of the nurse and more servants.