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Description

A Doll's House is a play written in 1879 by Norweigian playwright Henrik Ibsen. This play, being Ibsen's most famous, is a required reading in many high schools and colleges around the world. Although the play was considered controversial when it was originally published, it's critical view of... read more

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Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Nora Helmer: The protagonist of the play, she is the wife of Torvalds Helmer.

Memorable Quotes

  • “Helmer: Nora, I would gladly work for you night and day, and endure sorrow and hardship for your sake. But no man can be expected to sacrifice his honor, even for the person he loves. Nora: Millions of women have done it.”
    Helmer and Nora

First Sentence

A warm, well-furnished room, reflecting more taste than expense.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Henrik Ibsen (Author)
 

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