Names: Lavrem Andrade

A Doll's House
Act I Discussion Questions
1. From the beginning of Act I, Torvald calls Nora several pet names. What do these names
suggest about Torvald's perception of his wife and his marriage? These nams Sug)
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2. Compare Nora's and Kristine's lives since marriage. Who is better off? Explain
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desire to say
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4. What crime has Nora committed? to save his l R

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crime excuse her in some way?
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6. What does Nora's tree decorating and chattering at the end of Act I reveal about her. wamto
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to diskrrotn u l e .