In A Doll House, Henrik Ibsen presents conflicting views of fathers and mothers being the source
of inherited patterns. What does Dr. Rank’s disease suggest about fathers? What does Helmer’s
conversation with Krogstad suggest about reputation and a parent’s influence? Is Nora’s crime a
result of her father’s influence? What do Nora’s and Mrs. Linde’s family experiences suggest about the
responsibility of women?
Argue, in an essay, whether inherited patterns come from mothers or fathers. Focus your thesis on one
gender and how, explain your ideas, and use the play for support your ideas.
Quotes from the Research
- Your job is to review your research material from Spring Break. Record the quotes that you
think will be most helpful. For this, please record the "Title in Quotes for Essay or Article" or
Title in Italics for Books, the authors' full names, and the page in parentheses, plus the full
quote. If you need two or three sentences, go right ahead. You can trim it down to the one
sentence (or two) later on. Do not forget the transition for comment.