Background
Who is the author of A Doll's House?
Henrik Ibsen
What is the name of the lawyer?
Krogstad
A Doll's House has been received as a ______ play.
Feminist
What forbidden dessert does Nora eat?
Macaroons
What is the main setting of the play?
Helmer's living room
Realism
In Act 3, what do we find out about Krogstad and Mrs. Linde?
They used to be in a relationship, BUT Christine left him to be with a richer man.
What do the MACAROONS symbolize?
Nora REBELLING against the rules for women
What is Nora's secret?
She borrows money ILLEGALLY by FORGING her father's signature
Why does Nora borrow the money?
To afford a trip to Italy to SAVE her husband
Which language was the play originally written in?
Danish
(Author is from Norway)
Compare and contrast Nora and Christine.
Nora = wife, mother of 3
Christine = widowed, has more "rights"
What does the MAILBOX symbolize?
The restrictions/limitations on women's freedom
What does Krogstad WANT?
To keep his job at the bank
What is the name of the dance that Nora does?
Tarantella
Which type of women had the MOST freedom in the 1800s?
In Act 1, what does Mrs. Linde call Nora?
A child
What "duties" does Nora say are most important?
Duties to herself
How much money does Nora borrow illegally?
250 pounds
In Act 3, what does Nora say is strange about them sitting down together?
In 8 years, they have never had a serious conversation before.
Describe the two "separate spheres."
Public - public work in finance, trade, government, etc (male-dominated in 1800s)
Private - domestic labor, housework, raising children, cooking, etc. (female-dominated in 1800s)
In Act 3, how does Nora describe her marriage?
- As a doll's house and she is the doll.
- A transfer between her dad and her husband
- Controlling, manipulative, toxic, etc....
What does the title "A DOLL'S HOUSE" symbolize?
Women being treated as "dolls" in society
In Act 3, how does Helmer react to finding out the truth from the letter?
He is mad and yells at Nora. He says she will not be allowed to raise the children. They will continue to be "married" for appearances but he will not trust her again.
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