Biography
Works
Germany in the 1870s
Influences
Themes
100
Skien Grenland Norway
Where was Ibsen born?
100
Catilina
What is the title of Ibsen’s first play?
100
As a provoker of discussion and criticism
How do authors most remember Ibsen?
100
Man Vs. Society
What are themes that can be found within all his plays?
200
Suzannah Thoresen and Sigurd Ibsen (also one other unknown illegitimate child)
What was the name of Henrick's wife and son?
200
Love’s Comedy
What play was published in 1862 showcasing a satirical look at marriage?
200
Det norske Theater (Bergen)
Which theater did Ibsen spend most of his time in?
200
Political/social problems of society
What did he tend to focus on in his plays?
300
Pharmacist and writer
What jobs did Ibsen have throughout his life?
300
Hedda Gabbler
What is Ibsen’s most well-known work?
300
new empires, militarism and imperialism
What were the three trends that rose in Europe in the 1870s?
300
August strindberg, Georg Brandes, jens peter jacobsen
What were 3 individuals who influenced Ibsen?
300
He refuses to call himself a feminist
Why is the theme of the ‘sacrificial role of women’ significant to Ibsen?
400
Oslo (current) Kristiania and Christiania
What are/were the names for Norway's capital? (where Ibsen died)
400
He finally had his breakthrough and financial success
What happened after Ibsen published Brands while on exile in Italy?
400
Because of the Denmark-Norway Union of 1660
Why was Danish one of Norway’s languages in the 1800s?
400
Known as two of the most demanding theatrical roles ever
Which legacy did Ibsen leave through the characters of Nora and Hedda Gabbler?
400
Peer Gynt
What other plays can we find the theme man vs. society?
500
"On the contrary"
What were Ibsen's last words.
500
Controversy over topics such as incest
What reaction was received after Ibsen published Ghosts in 1881?
500
Mother -in-law Magdalene Thoreson
Who greatly impacted him?
500
a)The sacrificial role of women b) the unreliability of appearances c)parental & filial obligations
What 3 major themes can be found in A dolls house?
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