A Dolls House Act 1 2 3

State the closing stage direction:

"The street door is slammed shut downstairs"

Christine Linde

A widow who married for family security rather than love

As a result of this letter, Torvald_____________

Believed he is saved (only worried about himself)

Nora Helmer

Child-like wife of Torvald

"I need someone to be a mother to; and your children need a mother."

Christine

"One has no one to work for; and yet one has to live; and so one becomes completely egocentric."

Christine

The play begins on

Christmas Eve

"Nora, do you think he is the only one ...who would gladly lay down his life for you?"

Dr. Rank

"Silk stockings...What other wonders are to be revealed to me?"

Dr. Rank

What did Dr. Rank put in the letter box? What does this mean?

Dr. Rank left them a visiting card marked with black. This means he was announcing his own death

What does Dr. Rank reveal to Nora that he has been hiding?

Dr. Rank reveals he is in love with Nora

Nora's crime was

Forging a signature

Dr. Rank

Helmer family friend who has health issues

What does this question possibly foreshadow?

It foreshadows her possibly running away

"I want to get on my feet again, Mrs. Helmer. I want to get to the top. And your husband's going to help me."

Krogstad

"Now I've been chucked back into the mud, and I'm not going to be satisfied with just getting back my job. I'm going to get to the top."

Krogstad

What does Krogstad leave for Torvald?

Krogstad leaves Torvald a letter with everything Nora was hiding

What argument does she use WHY she wants to keep Krogstad happy?

Krogstad might make things up about them

Krogstad returns and says he doesn't want money. What does he want?

Krogstad wants Torvald to make a new position for him

Torvald suggest Nora stay and they live how?

Live at their house as brother and sister (no romantic relationship)

"...it was a tremendous pleasure to sit there working and earning money. It was like being a man."

Nora

"I performed tricks for you, and you gave me food and drink."

Nora

When Torvald plans to pay Krogstad off (1118) - what is his plan for him and Nora?

Nora and he will live in the same house, but she will have no contact with her kids. (For show only)

What does Nora ask Torvald to do regarding Krogstad?

Nora ask Torvald to not fire Krogstad because she then she is put in an awkward position and she still in trouble

What question does she pose to the nurse?

Nora asks Annemarie if her children will still remember her if shes gone forever.

Torvald tries to appeal to Nora through religion and her conscience, but she feels the only duty she has is to whom?

Nora has a duty towards herself

What miracle was Nora hoping would happen

Nora was expecting Torvald to take all the blame

Christine hopes that Nora will

Persuade Torvald to get her a job at the bank

Nils Krogstad

Says, "If I get thrown into the gutter for a second time, I'm taking you with me."

Torvald Helmer

Says, "Is that my squirrel rustling?"

whom does Christine assume loaned the money to Nora?

She believed it was Dr. Rank

What is the 2nd letter the maid brings in?

She brings him a 2nd letter from Krogstad

How does Nora try to distract Torvald?

She practices her dances for tomorrow.

What does she suggest to him?

She suggest that they should get back together

Why does she tell Krogstad NOT to get the letter back?

She wanted Nora to tell the truth

How does Christine try to help?

Talk to Krogstad, returns a letter

Nora tells Torvald that Christine has come over to do what?

That Christine came over to sew her costume for a ball (day after Christmas)

At the end of Act 1, Nora is primarily worried about

The children being corrupted by her lies

Why does Christine visit Krogstad?

To talk to him on Nora's behalf

"A songbird must have a clean beak to sing with."

Torvald

"There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt."

Torvald

How does Torvald feel about Dr. Rank's visit?

Torvald expresses sadness

What does Torvald send to Krogstad?

Torvald sends a dismissal letter to Krogstad on Christmas day

Describe Nora's emotional state at the beginning of Act 2.

Very Nervous and Anxious

Nora lies about all of the following EXCEPT :

wanting to take the trip Italy to help Torvald get well