A Doll’s House, Part 3: Theme and Society Answers

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Which statement best explains the ending of the play?

Helmer defends Nora’s actions, and he decides that they will resolve things together.

Helmer calls Nora a hypocrite, and she leaves him and criticizes his treatment of her.

Krogstad has a change of heart, and he decides to let Nora and Helmer live happily together.

Nora convinces Helmer that Krogstad should be rehired at the bank, avoiding potential conflict.

Which statement best explains how the plot structure contributes to the theme in this passage?

Nora's speech resolves the conflict and develops the theme that women have an equal right to be free.

Nora’s speech resolves the conflict and develops the theme that freedom cannot be bought.

Nora’s speech complicates the conflict and develops the theme that the unexamined life is not worth living.

Nora’s speech creates a new conflict and develops the theme that people must make sacrifices to keep the peace.

What evidence from the text best supports the theme that women have an equal right to be free?

“He is legally freed from all obligations towards her.”

“I set you free from all your obligations.”

“You are not to feel yourself bound in the slightest way.”

“There must be perfect freedom on both sides.”

How do the archetypes depicted in this passage reveal a theme in the play?

Helmer’s depiction as a villain develops the theme that true happiness resides in equality between men and women.

Nora’s depiction as a mother develops the theme that parents are obligated to take care of their children.

Helmer’s depiction as a ruler develops the theme that money does not bring happiness.

Nora’s depiction as an oppressed innocent reveals the theme that the oppressed live unsatisfying lives.

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