Do Now What rights have women won during the last 50years?The last 100 years? How has the status ofwomen changed?For what rights are women stillfighting? A Dolls House Henrik Ibsen Henrik Ibsen Born in Norway in 1828
His father was a successful merchant, but he ended up inbankruptcy, and the family had to move to a crampedapartment. Ibsen left home at 15, escaping an alcoholic father and acold, pious mother. Many of his plays feature a defeated father and lostmother. Fathered an illegitimate child (whom he never met), andIbsen became a medical student at the University of Oslo. Many of his dramas depict doctors as heroes. Henrik Ibsen Some of his early plays were brief successes, butmost were considered melodramatic and floppedterribly.He later became an alcoholic. His life took a turn for the better when he married in and had a son. In 1868, Ibsen moved to Germany. During his timethere, he saw his social drama The Pillars of Societyfirst performed in Munich. The play helped launchhis career and was soon followed up by one of hismost famous works, A Doll's House. Henrik Ibsen In 1891, Ibsen returned to Norway after 27 years away fromhis homeland. He sank into a depression for years and died in 1906. Received a state funeral from the Norwegian government Henrik Ibsen Ibsen was known for:
Being the father of modern theater. Removing sentiment and intrigue. Slow action with an emphasis instead on explorationof the characters psychological and moraldevelopment. Elaborately realistic sets depicting upper middle classinteriors. Henrik Ibsen Ibsen's works have held up over the years because hetapped into universal themes and explored thehuman condition in a way unlike any of those beforehim. Author James Joyce once wrote that Ibsen "hasprovoked more discussion and criticism [than] thatof any other living man." To this day, his playscontinue to challenge his audiences. Henrik Ibsen. Biography.com 29 Oct 2012, 11:00 A Dolls House Ibsens best known play 1879
Follows the story of Nora Helmer Husband is Torvald Helmer, a smug bank managerwho treats her patronizingly Nora has been keeping a secret from her husband. When Torvald was ill and Noras father lay dying, sheforged a financial paper to save her husbands life. Themes The deception of appearances Sacrifices of women in marriage
The obligation of parents to be moral, upstandingcitizens Classwork Complete classwork worksheet. Homework Read Act 1 of A Dolls House and answer thecorresponding questions. Do Now Why do people marry?Can a loveless marriage everwork?What would be your criteria for a healthymarriage?Once married, what should a personscommitment be to his or her family? Act 1 What atmosphere does the opening scene of the play create?
Did the first act raise any questions in your mind?Isthere anything you would like to ask Nora? For what does Helmer criticize Nora?Do you thinkit bothers her?What does the nature of theirrelationship seem to be? Act 1 What do you learn about Krogstads past?How areKrogstad and Nora linked? Do you have sympathyfor one more than the other? Do you think Nora is a good mother?Does Helmerthink so?Why does he assume Krogstad is a badparent? What are your impressions of Dr. Rank? Why do youthink he visits everyday? Act 1 Does Nora believe Helmers idea that juveniledelinquency is generally traceable to mothers?Doyou? Classwork Complete classwork worksheet. Homework Read Act 2 of A Dolls House and answer thecorresponding questions. Do Now How do people figure out who they are and who theywant to be?How would you describe your ideal self? What stands in the way of your goals?When do youfeel trapped, helpless, or bored? Act 2 Why does Helmer have it in for Krogstad? What doesthis show you about the kind of person Helmer is? What doesnt Dr. Rank want Helmer visiting himduring his decline?What is the nature and purposeof the visiting card code that Dr. Rank has devised? Do you think he is prohibiting Nora from visitinghim during his decline? Act 2 What favor do you think Nora is about to ask Dr.Rank?Why doesnt she finish asking? What are Noras feelings for Dr. Rank?Do you thinkshe had led him on?Was she aware of how he felt? Do you think Helmer is aware of how Dr. Rank feelsabout Nora? Why do you think Nora tells Mrs. Linde to promisethat if something happens to Nora, no one else is totake the blame?Who is she protecting? Classwork Complete classwork worksheet. Homework Read Act 3 of A Dolls House and answer thecorresponding questions. Do Now When do you find yourself trying to control otherpeople?When have others tried to control you? How much do you control your own life? Act 3 Why did Mrs. Linde end her relationship with Krogstad yearsbefore?Do you think it is realistic that they patch things upso quickly?Would things have been different if she had hadno family?Do you think it is realistic that a woman in lovewould put her family before her heart? Do you agree with Mrs. Linde that Nora and Helmer shouldbe honest with each other?Is there ever a time for a husbandand wife to keep secrets from each other? Should Nora be surprised by Helmers reaction to the letterfrom Krogstad?Why does he decide to forgive her?Whydoesnt Nora accept his apology?Should she? How does Nora tell off Helmer?Do you think she hasthought of saying all these things before?Do you find theswitch in her attitude believable?Is it credible that she wouldleave? Classwork Complete classwork worksheet. Homework Bring three questions for tomorrows quiz review. Test Review Missing the point of quotes - discuss the biggerimplications of the quotes, not just the charactersthemselves. Don't just focus on the characters and the literal of whatthey are saying while that is important, you need to lookat the bigger context of the quote and what it says abouthuman life. All quotes deal with some bigger message about human life- think of Ibsen's contributions. Test Review Take notes. Weighted categories Spelling
All quotes were correctly identified by some people - notone quote was missed by everyone. Weighted categories Spelling illegitimate, sacrifice characters names