Literary Devices
The title of the book. Hints at themes of control and confinement.
What is a Metaphor?
“I must stand quite alone, if I am to understand myself and everything about me.”
Who is Nora?
In this act, Nora’s secret loan is first revealed to the audience.
What is Act 1?
A Doll’s House was first published in this year.
What is 1879?
The Christmas tree is an example of what?
What is symbolism?
“No man would sacrifice his honor for the one he loves.”
Who is Torvald?
This act features the tarantella dance and rising tension between Nora and Torvald.
What is Act 2?
This playwright wrote A Doll’s House.
Who is Henrick Ibsen?
Symbolic of Nora's lack of freedom and role as a decorative house wife.
What is a doll's house?
“You know I’m not one to look down on people.”
Who is Mrs. Linde?
Nora decides to leave her family in this act.
What is Act 3?
The play caused controversy for its portrayal of this social issue.
What is gender roles/women’s independence?
When Nora's secret is revealed to the audience over time, before Torvald finds out.
What is foreshadowing?
“I am condemned to humiliation and ruin simply for the weakness of a woman.”
Who is Krogstad?
This act introduces Krogstad’s threat to expose Nora.
What is Act 1?
A Doll’s House has been adapted into this approximate number of films.
What is over 20?
The Tarantella dance being used to distract Torvald is an example of?
What is Dramatic Irony?
“You mustn’t forget I had a helpless mother and two little brothers.”
Who is Mrs. Linde?
The climax of the play occurs in this act.
What is Act 3?
The first film adaptation of A Doll’s House was made in this decade.
What is the 1910s?