Destroying Drama: Henrik Ibsen, A Doll's House - Act 1 Summary

The video provides a plot summary of Act One of Henrik Ibsen's play, 'A Doll's House'. It introduces the main character, Nora Helmer, and her seemingly perfect life with her husband, Torvald. However, secrets unfold as Nora's old friend Christine visits, revealing Nora's financial struggles and a secret loan she took to save Torvald's life. The plot thickens with Krogstad's blackmail, threatening to expose Nora's forgery. The video ends with Torvald's return, unaware of the looming crisis.

What is the reason Nora can afford to spend more this Christmas?

• She started a new job.

• She won a lottery.

• She received an inheritance.

• Torvald got a promotion.

Why does Christine Linde visit Nora?

• To ask for a loan.

• To invite her to a party.

• To seek a job at the bank.

• To deliver a message.

How did Nora manage to pay for the trip to Italy?

• She sold her jewelry.

• She borrowed money secretly.

• She asked her father for help.

• She used her savings.

What does Krogstad use to blackmail Nora?

• A diary entry.

• A photograph.

• A forged loan document.

• A letter from her father.

What is Krogstad's relationship to the Helmers?

• He is an employee at the bank.

• He is Torvald's boss.

• He is Nora's cousin.

• He is a family friend.

What does Torvald believe about children and their parents?

• Children inherit their parents' traits.

• Children are independent of their parents.

• Children should be disciplined strictly.

• Children should be pampered.

What does Torvald think about Krogstad?

• He admires him.

• He is indifferent to him.

• He despises him.

• He respects him.