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...