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A Doll's House
by
Henrik Ibsen
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Summary
Act Summaries
Act I Summary and Analysis
Act II Summary and Analysis
Act III Summary and Analysis
Questions & Answers
Themes
Characters
List of Characters
Nora Helmer
Torvald Helmer
Mrs. Linde
Nils Krogstad
Analysis
Critical Essays
Analysis
Critical Context
A Doll’s House
Critical Evaluation
Critical Overview
Essays and Criticism
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History of the Text
Significant Allusions
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Questions and Answers: Act I
Questions and Answers: Act II
Questions and Answers: Act III
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A Doll's House Questions and Answers
What literary devices are used in A Doll's House?
Compare and contrast Christine Linde and Nora Helmer in A Doll's House.
In A Doll's House, what purpose and symbolism does the tarantella serve?
What does the lamp symbolize in A Doll's House?
What are the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution in A Doll's House?
What do the macaroons symbolize in A Doll's House?
What is the significance of the title of A Doll's House?
Why does Nora consider suicide in A Doll's House?
How does Mr. Krogstad and Mrs. Linde's relationship emphasize characteristics of the Helmers' marriage in A Doll's House?
In A Doll's House, what is the "miracle of miracles" Nora mentions?
In A Doll's House, what crime has Nora committed?
What is the conclusion of A Doll's House?
What is an example of irony in A Doll's House?
Describe Nora and Torvald's relationship in A Doll's House.
What link might exist between Nora's "contraband" macaroons and her rebellious desires?
Why does Kristine encourage Krogstad to reveal Nora's deception to Torvald in A Doll's House?
What is Dr. Rank's purpose in A Doll's House?
How does Torvald react to Krogstad's letters in A Doll's House?
In A Doll's House, why does Torvald call Nora "skylark" and "squirrel"?
How is disease used in Ibsen's A Doll's House?
What do Torvald's pet names for Nora in Act I of A Doll's House suggest about his perception of his marriage?
What is the inciting incident in A Doll's House?
What nicknames does Torvald give Nora in Act One of "A Doll's House"?
What is the main conflict in A Doll's House?
What is "the most wonderful thing" in A Doll's House?
What are some examples of foreshadowing in A Doll's House?
Why does Nora demand the lamp after Dr. Rank's confession in A Doll's House? Is the light real or artificial?
What are the three major turning points in A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen?
In A Doll's House, compare Nora's and Kristine's lives post-marriage. Who is better off?
How is naturalism used in A Doll's House?
What types of characters exist in A Doll's House (flat, round, stock, etc.)?
What does Ibsen symbolize when Nora in A Doll's House wants to rip the masquerade clothes?
What disease did Dr. Rank inherit from his father in A Doll's House?
Why does Nora abandon her children in A Doll's House?
What is the structure of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House?
Why was Torvald upset when he learned Nora borrowed money in A Doll's House?
Why did Nora in "A Doll's House" borrow money?
What are the main issues in A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen?
Explain how Ibsen introduced realism in drama in A Doll's House.
What is the setting for A Doll's House?
What do Nora's lies in A Doll's House indicate about her personality?
What are Nora's strengths and weaknesses, and how do they relate to her character development and theme?
Which quotes from A Doll's House express Nora's internal thoughts and emotions?
Discuss the gender inequality in Ibsen's A Doll's House.
In A Doll's House, did Kristine's decision to let Krogstad reveal the truth to Torvald betray or benefit Nora?
In A Doll's House, why does Mrs. Linde believe Nora borrowed money from Dr. Rank?
In A Doll's House, what is the significance of Krogstad and Nora's relationship?
How do the children influence Nora's decisions in A Doll's House?
What is the duration of the play's action and which past events influenced it? Which events are reported instead of being enacted on stage?
In A Doll's House, do Nora's motives for her crime excuse her actions?