"Who Said That?"
“But you’re still my wife, both as you are now and as you will be.”
Who is TORVALD?
This character is a patriarchal figure who tries to protect and control Nora.
Who is Torvald?
The setting of this play that helps focus the plot on domestic issues.
What is Nora and Torvald’s house?
“HELMER: I see. But now what does my little prodigal have in mind for herself?
NORA: Oh, nothing. I really don't care.”
What is: She definitely wants something (surprise! It's money)?
Ibsen’s first name
What is Henrik?
“Tell me, Mrs. Helmer; do you happen to remember the date of your father’s death? I mean, the exact day of the month?”
Who is KROGSTAD?
The bold action Nora takes to escape her societal expectations at the end of the play.
What is Leaving Home?
The five main characters who all have mostly equal plot importance.
Who are Nora, Torvald, Dr. Rank, Mrs. Linde, and Krogstad?
“MRS. LINDE: And much, much older, Nora.
NORA: Maybe a little older. Just a teeny-weeny bit.”
What is: She’s trying to be nice but agreeing that Mrs. Linde has gotten quite a bit older?
Ibsen is from this country
Where is Norway?
“Here’s your Lark!”
Who is NORA?
The small luxury Nora sneaks despite Torvald's orders.
What is Chocolate?
The character who constantly stutters and trips over their words when under pressure.
Who is Nora?
HELMER [wagging a finger): Little sweet-tooth hasn't by any chance been on a rampage today, has she?
NORA: Of course not. Whatever makes you think that?
What is: Nora has in fact been munching on sweets.
This is the year Ibsen was born
When is 1828
“Poppycock! Be fun! Be fun!
Who is NORA?
This character represents a woman who is self-reliant and capable, a foil to Nora.
Who is Mrs. Linde?
Torvald’s job title.
What is a lawyer?
(speaking about her stockings) “NORA: Why do you look so critical? Don't you think they'll fit?
RANK: That's something I can't possibly have a reasoned opinion about.”
What is: He’s flirting, saying he’d never had a reason to see her bare legs?
This problem in Ibsen’s young life had a large impact on his writing.
What is his family’s money problems.
“Fifty-One”
Who is A PORTER?
The play, first published in this year, ignited debate around the taboo topics of gender norms and feminism.
What is 1879?
Something that is a constant pressure on the characters in this play (and working-class families as a whole).
What is money?
HELMER: Not at all. Quite the opposite. I feel enormously animated. How about you? Yes, you do look tired and sleepy.
NORA: Yes, I am very tired. Soon I'll be asleep.
What is: She is not tired, she just knows Torvald is going to find out the truth very soon, and is trying to avoid this.
Ibsen wrote this play about a woman whose name starts with H.
What is Hedda Gabler