The Doll's House Flashcard

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Who is the author of 'The Doll's House'?

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Katherine Mansfield

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What is the reason Aunt Beryl placed the dollhouse in the courtyard?

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She worries the smell will make them ill.

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What action does Kezia take that angers Aunt Beryl?

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She allows the Kelvey sisters in the courtyard.

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In what way is Kezia different from her family?

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She wants to include the Kelvey sisters.

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase, 'the lamp was perfect. It seemed to smile at Kezia'?

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Personification.

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What is the main theme of 'The Doll's House'?

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Social class and childhood innocence.

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What does the dollhouse symbolize in the story?

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The dollhouse symbolizes the social divide and the innocence of childhood.

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Who are the Kelvey sisters in 'The Doll's House'?

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They are the daughters of a lower-class family who are excluded from the other children's social circle.

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What does Kezia's desire to include the Kelvey sisters indicate about her character?

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It shows her empathy and desire for friendship beyond social class.

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How does Aunt Beryl's attitude towards the Kelvey sisters reflect societal norms?

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Aunt Beryl's disdain for the Kelvey sisters reflects the class prejudices of society.