The excerpt portrays the tense interaction between Nora and Krogstad regarding a hidden secret, leading to a challenging situation for Nora.
Nora is facing a dilemma where Krogstad is pressuring her due to a past secret. Despite Nora's attempts to prevent the disclosure of the secret, Krogstad seeks to use it for his own gain and rehabilitation.
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