Nora refuses to forgive Torvald for several reasons. Chief among these reasons is the fact that throughout the play, Torvald shows himself to be an uncaring, insensitive man who is ultimately only concerned with his own well being. He berates and belittles her, considering her dishonest and inept among other disparaging traits. He treats her like property, and more of a reflection of his own status than a sentient human being. When he realizes his mistake at the end, he wholly expects her to embrace him with open arms. What he does not count on is Nora's desire for autonomy.
This leads to another reason why she does not forgive him: she wishes to find herself, to strive toward independence. And she can only truly do this by leaving behind a marriage that is built on deceit and disrespect. She cannot forgive Torvald for his shortcomings, and so she wisely moves on from the relationship.
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