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A Doll’s House | Essays and Criticism

• Ibsen's Use of Drama as a Forum for Social Issues

  In this essay, Sheri Metzger discusses Ibsen's contributions to drama as a forum for social issues.

• Henrik Ibsen

  In the following excerpt, W. E. Simonds calls A Doll's House "one of the strongest plays that Ibsen has produced," praising the playwright's ability to create a narrative that grows in intensity and captivates its audience. Simonds also examines the pivotal role of Nora Helmer in communicating the play's themes and tone to the audience.

• Ibsen's Social Dramas

  In the following excerpt, Edmund Gosse speculates that A Doll's House aroused controversy because the play features a female protagonist seeking individuality.

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1. A Doll’s House: Introduction
2. A Doll’s House: Summary
3. A Doll’s House: Henrik Ibsen Biography
4. A Doll’s House: Summary and Analysis
   1. Summary and Analysis: Act I
   2. Summary and Analysis: Act II
   3. Summary and Analysis: Act III
5. A Doll’s House: Quizzes
   1. Questions and Answers: Act I
   2. Questions and Answers: Act II
   3. Questions and Answers: Act III
6. A Doll’s House: Themes
7. A Doll’s House: Style
8. A Doll’s House: Historical Context
9. A Doll’s House: Critical Overview
10. A Doll’s House: Character Analysis
11. A Doll’s House: Essays and Criticism
    1. Ibsen's Use of Drama as a Forum for Social Issues
    2. Henrik Ibsen
    3. Ibsen's Social Dramas
12. A Doll’s House: Compare and Contrast
13. A Doll’s House: Topics for Further Study
14. A Doll’s House: Media Adaptations
15. A Doll’s House: What Do I Read Next?
16. A Doll’s House: Bibliography and Further Reading
17. A Doll’s House: Pictures
18. Copyright

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