From: Jessica Reich [talkalotjmr@yahoo.com]

Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 10:03 AM

To: Bohs, Diane

Subject: Doll's House Question - Jessica, Miriam, and Elizabeth

Questions: 

1) How does the use of pet names affect the meaning of the novel?

2) What is the significance of lighting in the novel?

3) How do the stage directions influence the atmosphere of the play? 

4) Discuss the foreshadowing in the play.

5) How does Helmer's disparagement towards Nora affect her attitude?

6) Do you believe that Dr. Rank's imminent death influences his feelings towards Nora? 

7) Compare the relationship between Dr. Rank and Nora and Mrs. Linde and Krogstad.

8) Explain the significance of the separation of the three acts in the play.

9) Why do you think that the ending was not accepted in Germany?

10) Explain the historical significance of the time the play was written.

11) Why is the play still relevant today?

12) How was the ending changed? 

13) What role did the bank play within the play? 

14) Discuss the unstable relationship between Nora and Helmer.

15) Analyze Nora's internal conflict regarding the welfare of her family. 

Jessica Reich, Miriam Rosenblum, Elizabeth Kessel