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In which setting does Act 1 of the play take place?
In which setting does Act 1 of the play take place?
- A lawyer's office
- A bank
- The Helmer's living room (correct)
- A park
What is the time of year at the beginning of the play?
What is the time of year at the beginning of the play?
- Summer
- Spring
- Winter (correct)
- Autumn
What is Nora's husband's occupation?
What is Nora's husband's occupation?
- Doctor
- Lawyer
- Professor
- Bank manager (correct)
What is the pet name that Torvald uses to refer to Nora?
What is the pet name that Torvald uses to refer to Nora?
What is the reason for Mrs. Linde's visit to Nora?
What is the reason for Mrs. Linde's visit to Nora?
How long has Mrs. Linde been a widow?
How long has Mrs. Linde been a widow?
What is Krogstad's occupation?
What is Krogstad's occupation?
Why does Nora borrow money from Krogstad?
Why does Nora borrow money from Krogstad?
What does Krogstad threaten to do if Nora does not help him?
What does Krogstad threaten to do if Nora does not help him?
What is Torvald's attitude towards borrowing money?
What is Torvald's attitude towards borrowing money?
What document did Nora forge?
What document did Nora forge?
What does Torvald describe Krogstad as?
What does Torvald describe Krogstad as?
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Act 1 setting
Act 1 setting
The Helmer's living room.
Season at start
Season at start
Winter.
Torvald's job
Torvald's job
Bank manager.
Nora's pet name
Nora's pet name
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Mrs. Linde's visit reason
Mrs. Linde's visit reason
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Mrs. Linde's widowhood
Mrs. Linde's widowhood
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Krogstad's profession
Krogstad's profession
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Nora's loan reason
Nora's loan reason
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Krogstad's threat
Krogstad's threat
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Torvald's view on borrowing
Torvald's view on borrowing
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Forged document
Forged document
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Torvald's view of Krogstad
Torvald's view of Krogstad
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Study Notes
Act 1 Setting and Characters
- The setting of Act 1 is the Helmer's living room.
- The time of year is winter.
- Nora enters the house carrying Christmas presents.
Torvald Helmer
- Torvald is Nora's husband.
- He has recently been promoted to bank manager.
- He calls Nora "Little lark," "Little squirrel," and "Little spendthrift" as pet names.
Mrs. Linde
- Mrs. Linde is Nora's childhood friend.
- She visits Nora, seeking a job due to her difficult financial situation.
- She has been a widow for three years.
Dr. Rank
- Dr. Rank is the family doctor and a close friend of the Helmer family.
- He arrives at the Helmer's house at the end of Act 1.
Krogstad
- Krogstad is a lawyer.
- He visits Nora, blackmailing her over her secret.
- He wants Nora to use her influence with Torvald to help him.
Nora's Secret
- Nora borrowed money from Krogstad to save Torvald's life by taking him on a trip to a healthier climate.
- She forged a promissory note to obtain the loan.
- Krogstad threatens to reveal her secret to Torvald if she doesn't help him.
Torvald's Views
- Torvald detests borrowing money.
- He believes that borrowing money leads to moral corruption.
- He describes Krogstad as dishonest.
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