A Doll's House, Part 2: Suspense and Irony

Question 1

Which statements describe key interactions in the play? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Linde listens to Nora’s problems and offers advice.; Nora experiences conflict with her husband and Krogstad.; Doctor Rank is a friend to both Nora and Torvald, and they respect his advice.; Krogstad, who works for Torvald, secretly lent money to Nora, and intends to use this fact as blackmail.

Question 2

How does this interaction between Nora and the nurse affect the plot?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nora thinks about leaving her own family, which builds suspense.

Question 3

Which statement best describes how the interaction between Nora and Helmer develops the plot?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The couple has reached a point where the conflict has become more complicated.

Question 4

Which statement best explains how Ibsen creates suspense in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He uses dramatic irony because the audience knows that Nora is planning to kill herself, while Torvald does not.

Question 5

How does the play’s structure create suspense? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by building tension through a series of crises where Nora must keep her secret; by not resolving the conflict too soon, as Nora is able to keep her secret for a few days; by introducing characters and conflicts early when the audience learns that Nora has committed a crime

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