1. A Doll House WebQuest
This week, your job is to learn more about the playwright and the society presented in A Doll House in preparation for our reading of the play.
Monday and Tuesday: Research and take notes to prepare for discussion
Wednesday: Group / class discussions

2. Part One: Background & Context
Consider the following questions as you research:
Who was Henrik Ibsen?
Where was the play written and under what circumstances?
Why did Ibsen write the play and what did he think about it? How do we know?
Describe the environment surrounding the writing and subsequent staging of the play.
Do you think that Ibsen’s life influenced the play? If yes, how so?
Some links to get you started:
(Read the whole chapter)

3. Part Two: Reception of the Play
It seems that Norway, and even the rest of Europe, was not thrilled with A Doll’s House. Why?
Use the following links to answer that question. Incorporate textual evidence when appropriate, and be sure to cite your sources.
(Focus on the introduction)