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A Doll’s House, Part 1: Dramatic Elements and Characterization

Question 9 • WCA - English 2A

Which lines support the inference that Torvald sometimes treats Nora like a child? Select three options.

Answer
A
“The same little featherhead!”
B
“Yes, but what about the people who had lent it?”
C
“That is like a woman!”
D
“We two have kept bravely on the straight road.”
E
“What is this! Is my little squirrel out of temper?”

Explanation

Torvald uses belittling, childlike language when speaking to Nora. Calling her a “little featherhead” and asking whether his “little squirrel” is out of temper both suggest he sees her as a pet or child. “That is like a woman!” also dismisses her judgment through a stereotype, supporting the inference that he treats her as less mature than himself.

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