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Question
“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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Solution
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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