19th Century Women
What was the expectations of a women in the 19th century?
Their expectations were to clean the house, ensure that it was hospitable, to prepare food for the family and to take care of the children.
How were women considered in society when they were single?
They were considered brave and rebellious.
What is Helmer?
The last name of the main characters in A Doll's House, who are set to dance the Tarantella at a big party.
What sweet did Nora eat at the beginning of the play?
Macaroons
How did women in the 19th century live their lives?
Their lives were extremely limited, and were often expected to be uneducated, even if they were unmarried.
When did the rights of women improve?
In the late 1800's
Who is Henrik Ibsen?
Writer of the Play A Doll's House, which features this dance centrally in the plot.
What is Torvald Helmers job?
A Bank Manager
Where was A Doll House based in?
A Norwegian town
Who would always receive the child after divorce?
The husband would always receive custody of the child
What is Rota?
The circular groups the Tarantella is performed in.
What is the disease that Dr. Rank had?
Tuberculosis of the Spine
What were women in the working class often forced to do?
In addition to household duties, women often had a separate occupation.
What did single, or divorced women who left their husband often do?
Pursued a higher education as opposed to living as a housewife.
What is Taranto?
Italian city, where the Tarantella originated.
What did marriage vows state?
A women is to love, honor and obey their husband.
What is a Tarantula, and its relation to the Tarantella?
A spider that shares its root with the name of the dance, but is unrelated to the wolf spider whose bite it is thought to cure.