Historical Context
Why was this play controversial?
Feminism
What is Nora's societal role?
Traditional housewife/mother
What is Torvald's job?
Banker
Why is Krogstad a part of the conflict?
He gives the loan
How does Torvald reinforce the title of the play?
He calls Nora pet names like birds
What was the. author's name?
Henrik Ibsen
What is Nora's secret?
She took out a loan
How does Nora blame him for the loan?
His sickness
How does he blackmail Nora?
He has her forged letter
Who does Nora lead on?
Dr. Rank
When was the play released?
1879
Why does Nora leave?
To become her own person
How does Torvald view Nora?
As a doll
How does he find redemption?
He reconnects with Ms Linde
What character most closely mirror's Torvald?
Nora's father
What happened to the play in several countries after its release?
It was banned or altered
What does Nora do to distract her husband?
Dance
What does Torvald care most about?
Status
Why is he blackmailing Nora?
To regain his job and help his kids
Who tries to make Nora come clean?
Ms. Linde
This play is widely regarded as the first of what kind of work?
Feminist
Name one of Nora's children
Ivar
Bobby
Emmy
How does Torvald feel about Krogstad?
He hates him
Why is his reputation slandered?
He has lied/forged documents in the past
What other option did Nora consider to escape her fate?
Death