Hedda + Nora
What key difference can be observed in how Nora and Hedda Gabler view marriage?
A) Nora sees it as a way to escape while Hedda sees it as a means of control
B) Both see it as an opportunity to achieve financial stability
C) Nora believes marriage is a sacred duty, while Hedda does not care about it at all
D) Hedda embraces marriage as a form of equality, whereas Nora rejects it
A
Nora sees it as a way to escape while Hedda sees it as a means of control
Both A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler explore the theme of:
A)The pursuit of artistic success
B) Women’s struggle for independence in a male-dominated society
C) The importance of family loyalty
D) The joy of motherhood and domestic life
B
Women's struggle for independence in a male-dominated society
Which character in Hedda Gabler serves as a foil to Hedda, much like Mrs. Linde serves as a foil to Nora in A Doll's House?
A) Judge Brack
B) Eilert Lövborg
C) Thea Elvsted
D) Tesman
C
Thea
The “skylark” in A Doll’s House, and the bird in Hedda Gabler are both symbols of:
A) A woman's role as a plaything or an object.
B) The characters’ connection to nature.
C) Nora’s longing for freedom and Hedda’s repression.
D) The women’s emotional strength and resilience.
C
Nora’s longing for freedom and Hedda’s repression.
What is Henrik Ibsen’s writing style in both plays?
Realism
In both A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, the protagonists face challenges related to...
A) Financial ruin
B) Unwanted marriage arrangements
C) Personal identity and freedom
D) Inheritance issues
C
Personal identity and freedom
Both Nora and Hedda engage in manipulation as a way of:
A) Achieving personal goals
B) Attempting to find love
C) Expressing their true emotions
D) Securing financial independence
A
Achieving personal goals
How do the endings of A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler reflect the consequences of the characters’ search for freedom?
A) True freedom can only be achieved through sacrifice, but Nora’s freedom is portrayed positively, while Hedda’s freedom leads to tragedy
B) The endings show that both characters achieve personal happiness
C) Both characters remain imprisoned by their societal roles
D) The endings suggest that the quest for freedom is meaningless and leads nowhere
A
True freedom can only be achieved through sacrifice, but Nora’s freedom is portrayed positively, while Hedda’s freedom leads to tragedy
(DAILY DOUBLE)
In both plays, the "pistols" in Hedda Gabler and the "tarantella" dance in A Doll’s House symbolize:
A) The growing emotions of the female characters.
B) The power that women have in their relationships.
C) The male characters’ dominance.
D) The destruction of relationships.
A
The growing emotions of the female characters
How does Ibsen’s portrayal of marriage in Hedda Gabler differ from his portrayal in A Doll’s House?
A) Hedda Gabler shows a healthier, more equal marriage between Hedda and Tesman.
B) Both plays portray marriages where societal expectations trap the women and are dissatisfied.
C) In Hedda Gabler, marriage is portrayed as a fulfilling partnership between intellectual equals.
D) Hedda Gabler shows a woman who is satisfied with her marriage, unlike Nora.
B
Both plays portray marriages where societal expectations trap the women and are dissatisfied.
How does Hedda's relationship with her house, compare to Nora's in A Doll's House?
A) Both women find their houses stifling and oppressive.
B) Hedda feels comfortable in her house, while Nora finds hers a trap.
C) Both women are fully in control of their homes and lives.
D) Hedda uses her house to create her personal identity, unlike Nora.
A
Both women find their houses stifling and oppressive.