Nora and Torvald
Why doesn't Mrs. Linde want Krogstad to take the letter back?
She feels their relationship is not healthy, and they need to face the truth.
True or False: Ibsen's choice to portray dramatic and over the top characters who speak in fancy language is an example of modern realism.
False; Ibsen's characters are not dramatic or over the top, and they speak in normal, everyday language
What food item does Nora hide in Act 1?
Macaroons
What does Nora ask of Torvald in this Act? Name at least 2 things.
1. let Krogstad keep his job 2. don’t look in the letter box
What does Krogstad want from Torvald in exchange for not making the forged IOU public?
a job at the bank and many future promotions
A Doll's House is considered a modern realistic drama because it's action is primarily based on what?
the problems of ordinary people
List the names that Torvald calls Nora (other than her real name).
"Little skylark," "little squirrel," "little singing bird," "pretty little pet," "little spendthrift"
Name something Nora does to Dr. Rank that can be perceived as flirtatious or scandalous.
Putting her hand on his shoulders; putting a macaroon in his mouth
Define Modern Realism
Literary modern realism is a literary movement that represents reality by portraying mundane, everyday experiences as they are in real life. It depicts familiar people, places, and stories, primarily about the middle and lower classes of society.
Why won’t Torvald let Krogstad keep his job (2 reasons)?
He calls him by his first name at the bank; he has a bad reputation.
Who doesn’t Dr. Rank want to see when he’s dying and why?
Torvald--Torvald hates seeing “ugly” things.
Name 2 examples of modern realism in the play
Various Answers
What was the nature of Kristen's and Krogstad's previous relationship?
They were engaged/ together
How does Nora try to persuade Torvald to let Krogstad keep his job for “Torvald’s own sake”?
She says Krogstad will write nasty things about him; uses the pet names he calls her tries to seduce him.
What example of suicide does Krogstad use to dissuade Nora from going through with suicide?
drowning in icy water
List at least 4 central themes of the play.
1. gender roles/male dominance and female liberation 2. self-discovery 3. importance of honor and reputation 4. link between disease and morality 5. appearance vs. reality
OR various answers