CULTURE
CONTEXT
SYMBOLISM
HISTORY
BONUS!!!!!!!!!
100
Why did Ms. Linde find it necessary to leave Krogstad for a wealthier man?
She abandoned her true love which was Krogstad for a wealthier man so she could support her family which consisted of her mother and her two brothers as well. In addition to finding a wealthier husband she also had to become Nora’s care taker to raise extra money in addition.
100
How does Torvald's language portray his power over Nora?
He speaks to her like a child or a pet.
100
What does the New Year’s represent for Nora an Torvald?
-Happier phase in their lives -Torvald will start his new job -Nora looks forward to Torvald’s new job because she can finally pay back Krogstad -New people and face radically changed ways of living -The New Year marks the beginning of a new and different period in both their lives and their personalities
100
BONUS QUESTION! WHAT IS MRS. EDGAR'S FIRST NAME?!
Jennifer
100
Nora and Torvald had how many children?
Three
200
What connections did you find between the issues in the work and your own culture and experiences?
-Forging her dead father’s signature-the acceptance of that now vs. than -Krogsted manipulating/black mailing Nora to keep a good name and job
200
How does Torvals speak to Nora in the beginning of the play? How does Nora's language to Torvald change from the beginning to the end of the play?
-He speaks to her playfully -She puts up with him speaking down to her and than in the end, she stops talking to him and leaves him
200
What does The Christmas tree represent?
The Christmas tree, a festive object meant to serve a decorative purpose, symbolizes Nora’s position in her household as a plaything who is pleasing to look at and adds charm to the home. There are several parallels drawn between Nora and the Christmas tree in the play. Just as Nora instructs the maid that the children cannot see the tree until it has been decorated, she tells Torvald that no one can see her in her dress until the evening of the dance. Also, at the beginning of the second act, after Nora’s psychological condition has begun to erode, the stage directions indicate that the Christmas tree is correspondingly “dishevelled.”
200
BONUS QUESTION! WHAT IS MRS. EDGAR'S ACTUAL HAIR COLOR?!
"Brown?"
200
What is Torvald’s opinion of Nora?
Torvald calls her silly girl and looks at her as he clearly enjoys the idea that Nora needs his guidance, and he interacts with her as a father would. He instructs her with trite, moralistic sayings.
300
What does the Norwegian language/ translation matter to the story?
It set the time period and the setting.
300
What country did Torvald need to travlel to for his health conditions?
Italy
300
What is Nora in this play?
She is the "doll" of the house, pretending to be the perfect wife that her husband wants, but dying inside.
300
How do “Names” play a role in A Doll’s House?
Nora is called a number of diminutive, childlike names by Torvald throughout the play. These include "little songbird," "squirrel," "lark," "little featherhead," "little skylark," "little person," and "little woman." Torvald commonly uses the modifier "little" before the names he calls Nora. These are all usually followed by the possessive "my," signaling Torvald's belief that Nora is his. This pattern seems like more than just a collection of pet names. Overall, he sees Nora as a child of his.
300
What food does Nora eat behind Torvald's back even when he told her he did not want her doing so?
Macaroons
400
What was the role of women in the play? What were their jobs or “duties” to the family?
-They always took care of the family -cooked dinner, cleaned the house, did all the house work, took care of the children -Some of the women considered themselves as “slaves” to the family
400
Who is Dr. Rank secretly in love with?
What is Helene
400
What does the Tarantella represent?
-Nora’s change from an innocent woman (the bird) to more of a devious character. -her true self; her husband doesn’t enjoy it. -more independent in thoughts and actions -attempting to hide the fact she went behind husband’s back to get a loan. -spinning web of lies
400
What role does religion play in A Doll’s House?
-Chirstmas eve and day -Boxing day -religion is discussed primarily as a material experience -materialism and selfish motives.
400
How does Torvald find out about Nora forging the signature?
Krogstad's letter.
500
What does Ibsen's language say about Nora and Torval's relationship?
It says that in that time period, the woman didn't have a lot of power in their relationships.
500
Compare and contrast the relationship between Nora and Ms. Linde at the end of the story.
-The two women are closer but very different -Nora leaves her kids and husband while Linde stays and takes care of kids that aren’t hers. -Both of the women have chosen to take their own fates without influence of others
500
The forbidden macaroons represent temptation and deception. What does this say about Nora, who has an apparent craving for the treats, and about the people she offers them to?
-Macaroons are the first hint that Nora has a willingness to change -Parent-child relationship between Torvald and Nora -Trust worthy of Kristine or Rank rather than her own husband (Torvald) -Desired independence from Torvald -Destroying beauty therefore destroying the reason why Torvald married her -Their marriage is a web of lies
500
What were the roles of women during this time in a hierarchical sense?
Women were poorly treated at this time., annd weren’t even looked at as equal beings, almost like they were.. Dolls.
500
Compare and describe Nora and Torval's attitude towards money.
-Teasing Nora -Nora is shallow -Loan from dead father makes her focused on family more than self -Torvald doesn't care much about money compared to Nora -Torvalds main focus is family, beautiful house, wife, and his reputation
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