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“A wife hasn't a right to save her husband's life?” How does the statement present a conflict between love and law? - Elective English

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“A wife hasn't a right to save her husband's life?” How does the statement present a conflict between love and law?

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  • Nora must borrow money through unfair means for the love of her husband which is not a sin, but the law will punish her for this offence.

  • Nora loves Torvald but is aware that if she borrows money from the bank, she has to repay it with interest as per law.

  • Nora wanting to save her husband is love, and the conflict is with marital law that does not permit secrecy from the husband.

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Nora must borrow money through unfair means for the love of her husband which is not a sin, but the law will punish her for this offence.

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