Why is Doctor Rank jealous of Mrs. Linde? He says Mrs. Linde will take his place as the Helmers' friend.
In his confession, Dr. Rank reveals his love for Nora to be more honest and real, as the emotion evolved while actually spending time with her.
At first, Nora's interaction with Dr. Rank is similarly manipulative. When she flirts with him by showing her stockings, it seems that she hopes to entice Dr. Rank and then persuade him to speak to Torvald about keeping Krogstad on at the bank.
During the events of the play, Dr. Rank reveals he has come to admire and eventually love Nora. Although she already suspected it, this declaration makes her uncomfortable.
Rank himself blames his father's “gay army days” and he and Nora later agree that the indulgence of the father in truffles and foie gras, among other rich foods, was to blame (Ibsen 994). The nature of Rank's father is blamed for his son's illness; furthermore, the luxuries and joys of life are set at fault.
He has tuberculosis of the spine. This could possibly be meant to represent the diseased backbone of unenlightened society, a society where men and women don't live as equals. His death also could be seen as symbolic. It comes at the same time as the "death" of the Helmers' marriage.
Dr. Rank has left them a visiting card marked with black; "as if he were announcing his own death," murmurs Torvald. After Nora tells him of Rank's condition, he clasps her tightly. Now that their closest friend is gone, he says, they must hold on to each other even more closely.
Torvald then retires to his study to work. Dr. Rank, the family friend, arrives. Nora asks him for a favor, but Rank responds by revealing that he has entered the terminal stage of his disease and that he has always been secretly in love with her.
Rank is a doctor who is best friends with Torvald and Nora, who he visits every day. Dr. Rank suffers from spinal tuberculosis, a condition he believes was caused by his father's vices, which included having extramarital affairs and consuming too much luxurious food and drink.
Rank reveals to Nora Helmer that he is both ill and in love with her. His tuberculosis of the spine symbolizes the decay of society. He tells Nora that he does not want Torvald Helmer (her husband) to see him in decline, so he'll send her a message with a black cross on it to indicate that his time is almost up.
Nora becomes indignant and says that she too has “something to be proud and happy about.” She goes on to tell Mrs. Linde that she saved her husband's life when he was sick.
At first, Nora hesitates, but soon enough, she decides to reveal her secret as they were talking about Torvald's illness. Not without pride, the woman says that she managed to raise enough money for their trip to Italy. It was the only place where her husband could get better.
Nora believes herself to be a doll because the men in her life see her more as a toy than a human being.
Krogstad is the antagonist in A Doll's House, but he is not necessarily a villain. Though his willingness to allow Nora's torment to continue is cruel, Krogstad is not without sympathy for her.
Furthermore, Nora also uses her sexual attractiveness to manipulate Dr. Rank into giving her money to pay off her loan.
Rank (Male age 30-50)—Medical doctor who is an old family friend of Nora and Torvald.
The actress/dancer however recently got unfollowed by a popular TV actor who has a huge crush on her. We are talking about none other than Paras Kalnawat who was previously part of the top Indian Tv serial Anupamaa. He was quite appreciated for his character and performance on the show.
In "Risk", Nora finally told Ren off for his behavior and how he keeps distancing himself, so he doesn't have to feel things that are hard. After Ren finally admits he loves her, Nora was surprised. She admits she has always loved Ren since she first met him.
Angad Bedi tied the knot with Neha Dhupia while Nora was shattered after her breakup, which was an unforeseen experience for her. India Today had earlier reported that during a television show, Nora had openly discussed her relationship and breakup with Angad Bedi.
Torvald goes to retrieve his mail and notices that someone has been tampering with the mailbox lock using one of Nora's hairpins. Nora blames the children. In the mail, Torvald finds that Dr. Rank has left two calling cards with black crosses on them.
It is then revealed that she forged her father's signature in order to get the money. Krogstad threatens to reveal Nora's crime and thus disgrace her and her husband unless Nora can convince her husband not to fire him.
The black cross on Dr. Rank's calling card signifies that he is dying.
Christine returns and tells Nora that Krogstad is out of town, but she left a letter for him. Alone, Nora resigns herself to suicide, reckoning that, until the end of the party, she has thirty-one hours left to live.
She tells Nora that she should stop talking to Dr. Rank because Nora tells Rank more of her secrets than her husband and Dr. Rank is wealthy and single.
Dr. Rank does add to the somber mood of the play, even if he is not essential to the conflict, climax, or resolution. He chats with the other characters, admiring them, all the while knowing he will never be important to any of them and expresses that.