Summary:
Provides a precis on the play A Doll House, by Henrik Ibsen. Lists characters and summarizes the plot of the story. Provides a theme and structure analysis.
Name of Playwright
Henrik Isben
Title of Play
A Doll House
Date of Composition
1879
Characters
Torvald Helmer:Masculine, Righteous, and Sexist.
Nora Helmer:Deceiving, a Spender, a little Naïve, Secretive.
Dr. Rank:In Love, Caring, and Ill.
Mrs. Linde: Desperate, Rational, and Intelligent.
Niles Krogstad:Aggressive, Deceptive, and Immoral.
The Helmer's Three Small Children: Unaware.
Anne Marie:Loving, Custodial, and Maternal.
Helene: Proficient, Accommodating, and Caring.
Delivery Boy:Responsible.
Setting(s)
The play takes place in Helmer's house, considering his position as an attorney, and then as the bank manager, most likely a nice home furnished modestly.
Time of Action & Duration of Action
The play takes place in three days, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and the day following Christmas.
Basic Mood
This play's mood is one of question and anxiety, we are constantly wondering if Nora's deception will be revealed. We also feel the strong connection between Nora and Anne Marie because Anne Marie raised Nora and is now.....
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