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

Question 5 • WCA - English 2A

How does the play’s structure create suspense? Check all that apply.

Answer

by building tension through a series of crises where Nora must keep her secret

by not resolving the conflict too soon, as Nora is able to keep her secret for a few days

by resolving the central conflict early in the play to avoid any confusion over what may happen

by letting the audience know early on how the play will end, when it’s clear that the family will be happy

by introducing characters and conflicts early when the audience learns that Nora has committed a crime

Explanation

The play creates suspense by revealing Nora’s secret early and then showing the danger grow as she tries to keep it hidden. A series of crises raises the tension, and the conflict is not resolved immediately: Nora manages to conceal the secret for several days. Introducing the crime early also makes the audience wonder when and how it will be exposed. The play does not resolve the conflict early or tell the audience that the family will be happy.

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