Characters
Who is the protagonist within the play?
Nora Helmer
Where was Henrik Ibsen born (city, country)
Skien, Norway
Identify at least two values of the society within the novel.
Values: economizing, strong work ethic, morality, religion, family structure and class.
What are 3 of the 4 sociological concerns presented within the play?
Materialism
Imprisonment of housewives
Reputation in society
Failure of marriage
What is the role of women within the novel?
Women take care of the children and husband; stay at home; only concern themselves with household affairs (chores
Which character outside of Torvald has romantic feelings for Nora?
Dr. Rank
True or False, Nora reveals to Mrs. Linde that Krogstad was the source of her loan in Act III.
False, Nora reveals to Mrs. Linde that Krogstad was the source of her loan in Act II.
What is the holiday that encompasses the play?
Christmas
Which character is characterized as materialistic?
Nora
What is the role of men within the play?
Men are leaders; ran businesses and governments; made important decisions; protect the family; men can take loans
Which character is in a romantic relationship with Ms. Linde?
Krogstad
Name two factors from Ibsen's childhood that influenced his plays.
His plays are influenced by many different struggles that were based of his childhood (poverty, disgrace of his family and himself).
What is the significance of New Years within the play?
A fresh start for the family but it evolves into a fresh start for Nora.
Do you believe that the image of family is presented in a negative or positive light? Explain.
Negative
In what ways does Nora break away from gender roles within the play?
-leaving her children and Torvald to find herself
-Recognizing the role of men in her life oppressing her
What role do the Helmer children play within the novel?
They're Nora's Dolls and represents bad parenting.
What is the name Ibsen has coined in regards to drama.
He is known as the Father of Modern Drama.
When was the play written (exact year) and what era does this fall in?
A Doll's House was written in 1879. This period is known as the Victorian Era.
Which character places the most value in their reputation in society?
Torvald
Krogstad
What is the relation between money and power?
What is the difference between Ms. Linde and Nora and their view of domesticity.
Ms.Linde- happy to play the role of submissive wife and mother.
Nora- wants to live for herself and not for others.
How many cards with black crosses did Dr. Rank leave in the Helmer's mailbox to announce his death.
2 cards.
What are the effects of societal values on Men's role in society?
-Men were obligated to provide for their family without external/internal help.
What is the difference between the Helmer's marriage and Krogstad/ Christine's relationship.
-Helmer's
-Nora and Torvald are incapable of realizing who they are as individuals together in Marriage
-Krogstad/ Christine
-They realize they need each other in order for their marriage to work.
- Do not see one in the relationship as superior
In what ways does Christine reinforce the assigned role of women in society?
-She marries for money.
-She has the constant need to find a man to live for.
-After she gets together with Krogstad she feels she has importance again.