œA Dolls House

A Doll’s House is a play that lends itself to be analyzed from different perspectives. Consider the play in light of the literary theories we’ve discussed and respond to one of the following questions:

1. After having read A Doll’s House, explain which literary theory you think it is most useful to discuss the play as a whole, or a specific aspect of it. If you think more than one theory is applicable, feel free to discuss those too.
2. Discuss what literary elements or dramatic devices the author utilizes to achieve meaning and generate interest. For example, you may want to consider any or all of the following:
3. • How does the author use foreshadowing to hint at events to come in the play?
   • What symbols do you see in the play? What do they mean? 
   • How does Ibsen use dramatic irony (when the audience knows something a character doesn’t) to generate suspense? 
   • Discuss Nora’s epiphany. What is the nature of her realization, and what are its consequences?
4. How do A Doll’s House and Trifles (from last week) interplay? What connections can you draw between them, in terms of characters, plot or theme?