Character Analysis of Key Figures in Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House

This assignment provides a character analysis of Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House'. It explores the characters of Kristine Linde, Nora Helmer, Torvald Helmer, and Nils Krogstad. The analysis delves into their individual traits, motivations, and relationships, supported by textual evidence from the play, including dialogue and stage directions. The student examines each character's background, actions, and impact on the narrative, highlighting their significance within the context of the play. This analysis offers a comprehensive understanding of the characters and their roles in the development of the play's themes and conflicts. The work is designed to help students understand and interpret the complex dynamics of the play.

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What are
your initial
impressions
of :
Your thoughts WHY do you feel this way? Give reasons/support
(reference from
dialogue,stagedirections→mannerisms,behaviors/actions
etc.)
Kristine
Linde
Kristine is a woman
with loveless
marriage without
children. Her
marriage was based
exclusively on need
of financial security.
Kristine is beyond a sounding board, offering opinions
about actions of Nora which are quite questionable. Also,
Mrs.Linde warns Nora of her flirtation with Dr. Rank.
Moreover, she questions lengthy speech of Nora.
Nora
Helmer
Nora is a girl who
understands details
of the business in
relation to the debt.
Also, she pertained
to borrow loan for
preserving health of
Torvald. This
indicating her
intelligence and
therefore exhibit
potential above
wifehood.
The description of Nora and her secret labour years
commenced in paying her debt off depicts her ambition as
well as determination.
Torvald
Helmer
Torvald is husband
of Nora, who
is delighted t the
bank in his new
position, similar to
how he feels
delightful at his
position of husband
Torvald explanation for declining request of Nora tkept at
the office by Krogstad. In addition to this, retaining
Krogstad make him look funny in front of other staffs.

as an authority. He
treats his wife like a
with kindness and
patronizing.
Nils
Krogstad
He is a low level
employee at
Torvald’s bank.
Also, he is the same
man who gave loan
to Nora. He was
romantically with
Mrs. Linde in his
youth.
Krogstad was done wrong by the society. Krogstard and
Nora have done the forgery of signatures, the same crime.