A Doll’s House

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Novel | Henrik Ibsen

Evaluate Helmer as a representative of the male-dominating society.

Evaluate Helmer as a representative of the male-dominating society. Henrik Ibsen’s (1828-1906) play A Doll’s House (1879) is one of the first modern plays that questions the positi...
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Is Nora responsible for her own suffering, or is she a mere victim?

Is Nora responsible for her own suffering, or is she a mere victim? Henrik Ibsen’s (1828-1906) “A Doll’s House,” published in 1879, portrays Nora Helmer as a woman trapped in a dee...
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Discuss how Ibsen provides suspense in “A Doll’s House.”

Discuss how Ibsen provides suspense in “A Doll’s House.” [NU: 2017] Henrik Ibsen’s (1828–1906) iconic play is “A Doll’s House” (1879). The play takes place in the Helmer living roo...
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Evaluate A Doll’s House as a play of social criticism.

Evaluate A Doll’s House as a play of social criticism. [NU: 2018, 22] ★★★ Or, discuss the conflict between freedom and social conventions in “A Doll’s House.”  Or, consider A Doll’...
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Consider “A Doll’s House” as a modern tragedy

How could “A Doll’s House” be considered a modern tragedy? [NU: 2020, 22] ★★★ Or, Consider “A Doll’s House” as a modern tragedy. [NU: 2017] Henrik Ibsen’s (1828–1906) “A Doll’s Hou...
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Write a note on the dramatic irony in “A Doll’s House.”

Write a note on the dramatic irony in “A Doll’s House.” [NU: 2020] Dramatic irony means the audience knows something that the characters do not. It creates suspense and shock. Henr...
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“A Doll’s House” is a play about a woman's self-discovery and liberation. Discuss

“A Doll’s House” is a play about a woman's self-discovery and liberation. Discuss.  [NU: 2019, 21] ★★★ Henrik Ibsen's (1828–1906) iconic play is “A Doll’s House” (1879). It is set...
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Justify the appropriateness of the title “A Doll’s House.”

Justify the appropriateness of the title “A Doll’s House.” [NU: 2018, 21] ★★★ Henrik Ibsen’s (1828–1906) “A Doll’s House” (1879) is one of the most famous modern plays. It is set i...
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 What, according to you, is the message of the play “A Doll’s House?”

 What, according to you, is the message of the play “A Doll’s House?”  [NU: 2019] Henrik Ibsen’s (1828–1906) “A Doll’s House” (1879) is a modern problem play. It takes place in the...
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Who is Nora? Why does she not forgive Torvald in “A Doll’s House?” 

Who is Nora? Why does she not forgive Torvald in “A Doll’s House?”  [NU: 2020] ★★★ Henrik Ibsen’s (1828–1906) “A Doll’s House” (1879) presents Nora Helmer as the central character....
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Consider “A Doll’s House” as a modern tragedy

How could “A Doll’s House” be considered a modern tragedy? [NU: 2020, 22] ★★★ Or, Consider “A Doll’s House” as a modern tragedy. [NU: 2017] Henrik Ibsen’s (1828–1906) “A Doll’s Hou...
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Write a note on the dramatic irony in “A Doll’s House.”

Write a note on the dramatic irony in “A Doll’s House.” [NU: 2020] Dramatic irony means the audience knows something that the characters do not. It creates suspense and shock. Henr...
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