- Thematic
Analysis: Throughout his play, Ibsen plays with the concept of appearance
and reality. Nora appears to be a spendthrift, but actually is saving
every penny to repay the loan that saved her husbandŐs life. Torvald
appears to be a solidly moral man, but is clearly more selfish and cruel
than any other character in the play. Krogstad appears to be the villain,
and so on . . . Write a well-organized and well-supported essay that discusses
IbsenŐs contrast of appearance and reality and how it affects the work as
a whole.
- Character
Analysis: Analyze NoraŐs transformation. What is she like at the beginning
of the play? What is she like at the end? How do several characters in the
play influence her change? What themes does Ibsen develop through NoraŐs
character? Use direct quotations from the play to support your claims.
- Comparison: Choose two characters to compare and contrast. How are they similary, how are they different? Analyze a theme that Ibsen develops through the contrast of these two characters. Use direct quotations from the play to support your claims.
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