A Doll’s House | Summary and Analysis: Act I

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Nora Helmer: a housewife who seems to have a carefree marriage without concerns, but who has a dark secret

Torvald Helmer: Nora’s husband, who has recently been promoted to bank director

Mrs. Kristine Linde: a friend of Nora’s, now a widow, who suddenly appears after having no contact with Nora for about ten years

Nils Krogstad: a former suitor of Mrs. Linde and a clerk at Torvald’s bank who blackmails Nora

Dr. Rank: a friend of the Helmers who is terminally ill with syphilis he inherited and who is...


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