Place
On which continent is Norway?
Europe
When and where was Ibsen born?
March 20th, 1828
Skien, Norway
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses
Imagery
What is the capital of Norway?
Oslo
What are two literary elements that Ibsen excels in?
Dialogue and Symbols
An object that stands for something bigger
Symbol/Symbolism
What 3 countries are to the east of Norway?
Sweden, Finland, Russia
What profession did Ibsen hold before he became a professional playwright?
Pharmacist assistant
Assistant stage manager
Writer reveals a character's personality and traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, or appearance
Indirect characterization
Why is nearly the entire country green in color?
Hilly and mountainous farming area with strips of fertile land
List two characteristics of Ibsen’s plays.
Exposes individual and social hypocrisy
Point out how the conventions of society hinder personal development
Focus on the problems of an individual
Serious matters dealt with using stories about everyday life
Realistic
The audience knows something the characters don’t
Dramatic irony
Christmas is a large occasion in Norway. Name and explain at least 2 Norwegian Christmas traditions.
Gift giving - presents delivered by Santa or small gnome-like creatures called Nisse
Advent gifts (Adventsgaver or Kalendergaver) - small gifts each day from Dec. 1st-Christmas Eve
Sheaf of Wheat for birds - bundle of wheat placed oustide for birds
Christmas Caroling - dress up as biblical characters and sing carols
Light a candle - every night from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day
According to the biography, when was Ibsen’s A Doll’s House published, and what type of play was it?
Published in 1879
"Ibsenite" play
The internal journey and transformation a dynamic character undergoes throughout a story, representing their growth, change, or evolution from their initial state to their final one
Character arc