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Nils Krogstad

A disgraced bank employee whose past and present give him a hold over Nora's hidden affairs.

supporting

Also known as Krogstad, Mr. Krogstad, Nils, Krogstad Good, This Krogstad, Krogstad Mrs. Helmer

First appearance: act i

As a supporting figure in A Doll's House, Nils Krogstad is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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With Nora Helmer (rivalry): Krogstad blackmails Nora over a forged loan, making him her primary antagonist and source of terror. With Torvald Helmer (professional): Krogstad is a former employee of Torvald's bank, and…

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Character Web

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NHNora HelmerTHTorvald HelmerMLMrs. LindeNKNils Krogstad

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Professional
  • Romantic

Character groups

  • Secondary and background figures
  • Protagonist
  • Primary household and social circle

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupBreaking pointClimax
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  • Breaking point

In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Mrs. Linde and Krogstad confront their painful…

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See Nils Krogstad in act i