In a brief, succinct, but complete manner, respond to each of the following questions. In each case, you must base your response on specific passages from the text of the play and reference those passages in your answer. Your responses may, of necessity, be based upon your interpretation, which is fine (good, even!), but should nonetheless be rooted in evidence from the scriipt to which you can point. Your responses should also be considered in the context of and address the play’s “main action” or “super-objective.” The written responses need not be lengthy. Work on your own paper. Be sure your responses are typed or word processed.

In a brief, succinct, but complete manner, respond to each of the following questions. In each case, you must base your response on specific passages from the text of the play and reference those passages in your answer. Your responses may, of necessity, be based upon your interpretation, which is fine (good, even!), but should nonetheless be rooted in evidence from the scriipt to which you can point. Your responses should also be considered in the context of and address the play’s “main action” or “super-objective.” The written responses need not be lengthy. Work on your own paper. Be sure your responses are typed or word processed.

PART I:
Identify the “super-objective” or “main action” of the play. (10PTS)

PART II:
QUESTIONS (40PTS)

What is Nora’s “crime,” for which she is being blackmailed by Krogstad?

Why does Torvald Helmer reject any suggestion that he change his mind about firing Krogstad?

After Krogstad sends his letter to Helmer, how does Nora prevent her husband from reading it, at least for a time?

Why does Mrs. Linde dissuade Krogstad from trying to recover his letter before Helmer reads it?

Ultimately, why does Nora decided that she must leave her husband and family?

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