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Name: A Doll’s House
Author: Henrik Ibsen

by Henrik Ibsen — type this classic chapter by chapter to build real WPM.

Drama

In 1870s Norway, Nora Helmer struggles to be her own person within her marriage and a society that limits the opportunities of women. When decisions made to protect her husband come back to haunt her, Nora must fight for her family and for her own place in the world. Since its first theatrical run, in which every performance was sold out,A Doll’s Househas inspired admiration, controversy, and discussion. First published byIbsenin...

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CHAPTERS

Dramatis Personae

Torvald Helmer Nora, his wife Doctor Rank Mrs. Linde Nils Krogstad Helmer’s three young children Anne, their nurse A Housemaid A Porter The action takes place in Helmer’s house....

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Act 1

A room furnished comfortably and tastefully, but not extravagantly. At the back, a door to the right leads to the entrance hall, another to the left leads to Helmer’s study. Between the doors stands a...

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Act 2

The Christmas tree is in the corner by the piano, stripped of its ornaments and with burnt-down candle-ends on its dishevelled branches. Nora’s cloak and hat are lying on the sofa. Nora: Nora is alone...

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Act 3

The table has been placed in the middle of the stage, with chairs around it. A lamp is burning on the table. The door into the hall stands open. Dance music is heard in the room above. Mrs. Linde: Mrs...

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