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1. For what possible reasons do Mrs. Linde pledges herself to Krogstad?
She is lonely and regrets leaving him in the past. She wants children and a husband. According to her, she “needs someone to work for.”
2. How does Dr. Rank’s announcement of his impending death affect Nora and Helmer?
Nora is distraught. She seems to have feelings for him and values his friendship. Helmer also expresses sadness and believes Dr. Ranks should not be left alone. Dr. Ranks was his dear friend and they both will miss him
3. What is Helmer’s reaction to the truth about Nora’s misdeed? Why does he blame Nora’s father?
Helmer is enraged. He demands an explanation from Nora also naming her “a hypocrite, a thief, and a criminal.” Helmer also accuses Nora …show more content…
She enjoyed balls and dressing up for her husband. However, the reader notices that after Helmer found out her secret she has an epiphany. She realizes their entire marriage had been a fantasy and that her husband never took the time to get to know her. In fact, she realized that Helmer treats her just like her father did. He treats her like a “doll.”
6. How do you interpret her final slamming of the door?
The final slamming of the door symbolizes the end Nora and Helmer’s marriage and the fantasy they built together.
7. Who are the victims in this play? Who are the villains? Explain your answers.
The real victims of the play are the children, and the villains are Nora and Helmer. Nora and Helmer are so concerned about themselves that they do not consider how their actions negatively affect the children.
8. Why are Kristine and Dr. Rank necessary to the play?
Kristine and Dr. Ranks are necessary to the play. Kristine provided a contrast to Nora. She was the voice logic and reason throughout the play. Dr. Ranks is the opposite of Helmer. He was attentive to Nora and thought of her as a grown woman rather than something he could dress up and control.
9. What is your opinion of Nora's final action? What do you think will happen to her in the