Which word in this excerpt from act 1 of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House reflects the theme of obedience and control? NORA: Oh, well, don't be alarmed! You couldn't know that Torvald had forbidden them. I must tell you that he is afraid they will spoil my teeth. But, bah!—once in a way—That's so, isn't it, Doctor Rank? By your leave! (Puts a macaroon into his mouth) You must have one too, Christine. And I shall have one, just a little one—or at most two. (Walking about) I am tremendously happy. There is just one thing in the world now that I should dearly love to do. RANK: Well, what is that? NORA: It's something I should [dearly] love to say, if Torvald could hear me. RANK: Well, why can't you say it? NORA: No, I daren't; it's so [shocking]. MRS. LINDE: Shocking? RANK: Well, I should not advise you to say it. Still, with us you might. What is it you would so much like to say if Torvald could hear you? NORA: I should just love to say—Well im [damed]
