PLAY: A Doll House
Answer one of the following questions in an MLA-formatted, five-paragraph traditional essay of
500-750 words. Your essay must follow the standard academic form: introduction with a “hook”
and a specific thesis statement, ending the introductory paragraph, body paragraphs that support
the thesis, and a conclusion that offers final thoughts.
Answer either of the following options, using three distinct thesis points to go with the three
body paragraphs.
1) Identify and analyze Torvald’s redeeming qualities. Focus on three of them and support
your ideas with evidence from the text.
2) Explore the theme of deception in the play. Analyze, using three best examples in the
play.
3) Using three examples, explain the use of symbols in the play. How do they add meaning
to or propel the plot of the play.
4) Contrast the relationship of Krogstad and Mrs. Linde with that of Torvald and Nora
Helmer, using point by point method of organization. How does each relationship
change?
5) Will Nora truly become an independent woman by choosing to leave her husband and
family? Determine three ways that she will be or will not be and support your opinion
with evidence from the text-how she has been in the past will predict how she will be in
the future. (Notice that this question is asking about Nora’s plight after the play ends- “by
choosing to leave her husband and family.” So, you need to write about what is
reasonably and rationally likely to happen, *based on Nora’s actions, behaviors, and
abilities that you observe during the course of the play. *)
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