ADH Critics

Question 1

What does Ledger say about Christine’s influence on Nora

Answer 1

‘Christine Linde acts as a catalyst for Nora’s rebellion’

Question 2

What does Thomas say about Torvald’s situation compared to Nora.

Answer 2

‘Torvald… is as much a victim as Nora’

Question 3

What does Gray say about pity towards Torvald in the end

Answer 3

Ibsen makes ‘Torvald grotesque, and reduces the tragic quality of the ending’

Question 4

What did Crawford (1891) say about Nora

Answer 4

While Nora may be “charming as doll-women may be charming,” she is “unprincipled”.

Question 5

What does Morahan say about Nora’s personality trait

Answer 5

She sees Nora as a people pleaser ‘she’s been whatever people need her to be’

Question 6

What does Bernard Shaw say ADH does for society

Answer 6

A Doll’s House “Gave Victoria domestic morality its death-blow”