[SUPREME] English AP Final (Now with Woodcutter #3)
According to Torvald, what would someone like Krogstad need to do in order to be forgiven?
According to Torvald, someone like Krogstad would have to confess his fault and take the punishment in order to be forgiven.
"as soon as I get away from you, nothing interests me. It's like there was a knot in my throat"
Boy
"never mind. I'll eat grapes. Give me my knife"
Boy
"the young man came down to the store and bought out the best of everything there was"
Child
How does Dr. Rank describe Krogstad?
Dr. Rank describes Krogstad by saying that he is morally diseased.
"In my time this land wouldn't even give alfalfa. You had to prod it and even cry over it to make it produce anything worthwhile"
Father
"whats mine is yours, and whats his is yours"
Father
"youre richer than I am. Vineyards are worth money. Each young plant is a silver coin. But im sorry about, you know, that our lands are separated. Id like it to be together. For there's a thorn in my heart, and that's this little green spot in the midst of my land"
Father
"Havent I done a man's work, I wish I was a man!"
Girl
"I am happy. I said yes because I wanted to say yes"
Girl
"couldn't it have been my sweetheart? Sometimes he stops by as late as that"
Girl
In the context of the story, why is it appropriate for Nora to call her children dolls and then play with them?
In the context of the story, it is appropriate for Nora to call her children dolls and then play with them because Torvald does the same with her.
What is ironic when Torvald tells Nora:"A songbird needs a clean beak to warble with. No false notes"?
It is ironic when Torvald tells Nora: "A songbird needs a clean beak to warble with. No false notes" because Nora has her secrets or "false notes".
No-one to live for anymore
Kristine to Nora Showing her selflessness
Why is Krogstad's position at the bank so vitally important for him?
Krogstad's position at the bank is so vitally important for him because he committed a crime and worked hard to earn a job so if he loses his job he will be kicked to the bottom again.
"Anything that can split the body of a man apart- a fine looking man, with a lower in his mouth, starting out to his vineyards or his olive trees"
Mother
"Folks seem to know a mighty lot!"
Mother
"Guns and pistols and pocketknives, and even spades and garden forks, are no good"
Mother
"I know the girl is good, isnt she? Quiet. Hardworking. She kneads her bread and makes her own clothes. But just the same, whenever you mention her name, its like as if somebody his me in the head with a stone"
Mother
"I wish that no one knew anything about the dead or living one. I want them to be like two thistles that nobody mentions, and that prick if theyre fooled with" "they tell me that girl has had a sweetheart before"
Mother
"I wish you were a girl, then you wouldn't have to go. We would make fringe and wool poodles"
Mother
"Im the one who will be left alone. All I have left is you"
Mother
"a knife! Always a knife! Knives are no good, like scoundrels that invented them
Mother
"be careful, we don't want any bad luck today"
Mother
"how is he ever going to amount to anything? All his folks are the same. Its handed down from his great-grandfather who started out killing, and it runs through their bad breed"
Mother
"it hurts the very roots of my veins. Like a mark on all of them, the only thing I can see is the hand that killed my men. Look at me here! DO I look like I'm crazy? If I am, its because I have never been able to cry like my heart wants to."
Mother
"then that man doesn't come back! Or if he does its with a palm on his breast, or a saucer of rock salt sprinkling his body to keep it from swelling. I don't know why youd carry a knife on you, nor why I leave this erpent here in its den"
Mother
"twenty-two! My oldest son would be that age if he had lived. And he would have lived, too, strong and manly as he was, if men ever invented pistols"
Mother
"what can you do with an old woman in the vineyards?"
Mother
"your father would have taken me along. Yes! He was a man, made of good stuff! And your grandfather, he left a baby on every corner! That's what I like. For men to be men and wheat, wheat"
Mother
"sleep little rose. The horse is crying"
Mother in law
"whos been running that horse like that?"
Mother in law
'I would fight for my little job at the bank as i would fight for my life'
Mrs Linde
It is doubly kind in you, for you know so little of the burdens and troubles of life
Mrs linde to nora
What is happening in Mrs. Linde's life to make her feel "unspeakably empty"? What is she seeking from Nora?
Mrs. Linde feels "unspeakably empty" because she has nobody to take care of and live for due to the death of her husband and her brothers growing up. Mrs. Linde is seeking a job at the bank from Nora.
"I knew her mother. Beautiful, with a face shining like a saint's. but I never liked her. She didn't care a thing about her husband"
Neighbor
"nobody knows her well. She lives way off there alone with her father, ten leagues from the nearest home. But shes good. Used to being by herself"
Neighbor
'You have never loved me. You have only thought it pleasant to be in love with me.'
Nora
'when it no longer amuses him to see my dance and dress up and play the fool for him
Nora
How painful and humiliating it would be for Torvald, with his manly independence, to know that he owed me anything!
Nora
In all these eight years we have never exchanged a word on any serious issues
Nora
What does Nora believe Torvald will do if he finds out about the loan?
Nora believes that if Torvald finds out about the loan, Torvald will pay the rest of the loan for her.
Not even taken a bite at a macaroon or two? No,Torvald, I assure you really...
Nora deception
How has Nora managed to make the payments on the loan? What does this demonstrate about her character?
Nora has managed to make payments on the loan by taking the money that Torvald has given her for clothes and taking odd jobs such as embroidery. This demonstrates that Nora's character is strong and hard working but also secretive. She is also smart and resourceful with money.
Why does Nora have trouble recognizing Christine Linde?
Nora has trouble recognizing Christine Linde since they have not seen each other in a long time and Christine looks older.
Thank you, thank you, Torvald; that will keep me going for a long time
Nora having to justify herself
You arrange everything to suit your own tastes, and so I came to have the same tastes as yours- or I pretended to
Nora identity, conformity , women's roles
I must stand on my own two feet if I'm to get to know myself and the world outside
Nora independence, women's roles, marriage, rebelling
Why is Nora pleased to learn Krogstad works for Torvald's bank?
Nora is pleased to learn that Krogstad works for Torvald's bank because Krogstad is the one who Nora owes money to and she thinks that if Torvald is his boss then Torvald can get rid of Nora's loan for her.
"I must make up my mind which is right - society or I."
Nora leaving
Why does Nora refuse to see her children at the end of Act I?
Nora refuses to see her children at the end of Act I because she does not want to poison them like Torvald says people like her will.
Why does Nora tell Krogstad she has little influence with her husband?
Nora tells Krogstad that she has little influence with her husband because she does not want to help him and she wants Krogstad to believe that she does not have influence.
Is a wife not to be allowed to save her husbands life?
Nora to Torvald
How will Nora be affected by Torvald's attitude about this topic?
Nora will be affected by Torvald's attitude about this topic because it disturbs her because she knows what she did and she does not want to destroy her home or children.
Why would Nora like to be able to rip apart the masquerade clothes? How is her life like a masquerade at this point?
Nora would like to be able to rip apart the masquerade clothes because they are old, damaged, and a costume. Nora's life is a masquerade at this point because she is acting like everything's fine when it is not and is hiding herself from the world.
Compare Nora and Torvald's attitudes toward borrowing and debt. What does this indicate about their personalities?
Nora's attitude about borrowing and debt is that it is ok since they will pay it back but Torvald's attitude about borrowing and debt is that is not ok at all. This indicates that they have different personalities.
Why is Nora's comment "Hm, if you only knew what expenses we larks and squirrels have, Torvald" an example of foreshadowing?
Nora's comment "Hm, if you only knew what expenses we larks and squirrels have, Torvald" is an example of foreshadowing because Nora has expenses from her loan plus what Torvald expects her to have to pay for.
What is Nora's defense for committing her crime? Is this a valid defense?
Nora's defense for committing her crime is that she did it for love, to save her dying father from anxiety and to save her husband's life. This is a valid defense, but what she did is still against the law.
What does Nora's lie about the source of the macaroons indicate about her?
Nora's lie about the source of the macaroons indicates that she is secretive and can lie whenever she wants to.
'I literally feel ill in the presence of a man like that'
Nora(?)
It's your fault I have made nothing of my life
Nora- blame, anger, female roles, male power
You are going to have a big salary and lots and lots of money
Nora- childlike, women's roles, men's roles, shallow
It's true Torvald- when I lived at home with papa, he used to tell me his opinion about everything and so I had the same opinion
Nora- conformity, lack of independence, women's roles
"He called me his little doll, and he played with me just the way I played with my dolls."
Nora- objectifying, women's roles, men's roles
Describe one incident that shows Nora's ability to manipulate Torvald.
One incident that shows Nora's ability to manipulate Torvald is when she makes Torvald hire Mrs. Linde.
"Im dying to see the presents"
Servant
"child! Baby, whats the matter? Do you hate to give up living like a queen? Don't dwell on unpleasant things. Have you any reason to? None. Lets look at the presents"
Servant
"come here and look! Was it him? It was him!"
Servant
"did you hear the horse last night?"
Servant
"for heavens sake! It looks like you don't want to get married"
Servant
Comfortably and tastefully furnished but not expensively
Stage directions
Who is the author of the play? In his work, on what type of issue did he like to focus?
The author of the play is Henrik Ibsen. In his work, Ibsen liked to focus on political and social issues.
What circumstances have forced Mrs. Linde to become self-reliant?
The death of Mrs. Linde's husband, the lack of money Mrs. Linde inherited, and her brothers growing up caused Mrs. Linde to become self-reliant.
What fantasy does Nora envision when she wishes for an escape from the loan?
The fantasy Nora envisions at times when she wishes for an escape from the loan is for an old, rich man to fall in love with her, the man to die, and then leave Nora all of his money.
What is ironic in Nora's belief that Torvald knowing the truth about the money would destroy their "happy home"?
The ironic part of Nora's belief that Torvald knowing the truth about the money would destroy their "happy home" because her keeping the secret could destroy the "happy home" and Nora saved his life.
What kind of effect does Torvald believe someone like Krogstad would have on his/her home and children?
The kind of effect Torvald believes that someone like Krogstad would have on his/her home and children is it poisons the home and makes the children take in evil.
What other type of "unpleasantness" does Krogstad hint at when he threatens to expose Nora's secret?
The other type of "unpleasantness" that Krogstad hints at when he threatens to expose Nora's secret is to tell that Nora forged her father's signature.
List the pet names Torvald uses for Nora. What do these names indicate about Torvald's attitude toward Nora?
The pet names Torvald uses for Nora are "little squirrel", "little featherhead", and "little skylark". These names indicate that Torvald feels that Nora is not person, but a thing or a doll.
Krogstad tells Nora her act of forgery is no worse than what he did years ago. Considering this what could be the possible consequences for Nora?
The possible consequences for Nora is to go to court and possibly to jail.
The previous Christmas, what was Nora actually doing instead of making ornaments? Why did she tell Torvald the cat destroyed the ornaments?
The previous Christmas, Nora was actually working instead of making ornaments. Nora told Torvald that the cat destroyed the ornaments because she needed to cover for the lack of ornaments that she was supposed to make.
How does the reader know Nora believes Torvald to be a man of honor and principle?
The reader knows that Nora believes Torvald to be a man of honor and principle because she always talks good about him and was afraid that if she revealed to secret to him, he will be upset since his honor. He also takes care of his family and thinks he is good to Nora.
What is the setting of the play?
The setting of the play is Nora and Torvald's house in Scandinavia in the early 1900's.
How much time has elapsed between Act I and Act II?
The time that has passed between Act I and Act II is two days.
"Has my little spendthrift been wasting money again?"
Torvald
'As regards our relationship - we must appear to be living together just as before. Only appear, of course'
Torvald
Why does Torvald assume Krogstad visited Nora?
Torvald assumes that Krogstad visited Nora because he thinks that Krogstad will beg Nora for his job.
From where does Torvald believe Nora acquired her spendthrift attitude?
Torvald believes that Nora acquired her spendthrift attitude from her father.
Which parent does Torvald feel is primarily responsible for the development of the child? Do you agree?
Torvald feels that the mother is primarily responsible for the development of the child. I do not agree because I feel both parents are responsible.
What type of business for the bank does Torvald want to complete during the holiday?
Torvald has to fire and hire people for the bank which he wants to complete during the holiday.
"but no man would sacrifice his honour for the one he loves"
Torvald- lack of love, male dominance,
My little skylark, my little squirrel, miss sweet tooth
Torvald- patronising, male dominance, female objectifying
To forsake your home, your husband, and your children!
Torvald- sacrifice, independence, roles,
When Dr. Rank recognizes Mrs. Linde but Torvald does not, what does this indicate about the relationship among Dr. Rank, Nora, and Torvald?
When Dr. Rank recognizes Mrs. Linde but Torvald does not, this indicates about the relationship among Dr. Rank, Nora, and Torvald that Dr. Rank pays more attention to Nora than Torvald does.
When Mrs. Linde says her deceased husband didn't leave "even a sense of loss to feed on", what does this indicate about their relationship?
When Mrs. Linde says her deceased husband didn't leave "even a sense of loss to feed on", this indicates that Mrs. Linde did not have a close relationship with her husband.
When Torvald says "...this place is unbearable now for anyone but mothers" as the children enter the house, what does this reveal about his role in raising the children?
When Torvald says "...this place is unbearable now for anyone but mothers" as the children enter the house, this reveals that he does not really raise his children and does not particularly like them.
"sleep little pink, the horse wont drink"
Wife
"whats burning inside your head? Don't keep me wondering like this, without even knowing what it is"
Wife
"ive got two strong arms. Im going to hug you for forty years to come"
boy
"that's funny! Lively old girls like you dance better than the young ones!"
boy
"theyre all of wax, so they will last forever. I wish I could have them all over your dress"
boy
