A Doll's House characters

Nora Helmer

Nora, a leading character of the story, is a young woman who is “not allowed” to have her views, opinions, and tastes. First, she is under full control of his father. Then, after she got married, her husband completely controls her life. The heroine is supposed to behave and live by...

Torvald Helmer

Torvald, a former attorney, is a man who strives hard to maintain the reputation of a respectable businessman. He has an excellent job reputation, a great stylish house, a loving wife, and three pretty children. From the very first sight, he seems to be an ideal family man who cares the most about...

Nils Krogstad

Krogstad also plays a very significant role in the play. He is an attorney who works in the bank. First of all, it was he who lent Nora the money she needed to save the life of her husband. However, throughout the play, he is blackmailing the woman to make sure that her husband would not fire him...

Anne-Marie

Anne-Marrie, a nursemaid of the children, plays a minor role in the development of the story. There is no much information about her character or life story. Considering her behavior throughout the play, it becomes evident that he is a very kind woman who likes Nora and sincerely tries to help her...

Dr. Rank

Dr. Rank, a rich friend of the family, greatly differs from the other characters of the story. In fact, he seems to truly love Nora and shows his sincere feelings endlessly to the woman. He is the only one character from the play who seems to accept his destiny, although it is even more tragic...

Kristine Linde

Contrary to Nora, who seems to be a doll in the "dollhouse," Kristine is an independent and hard-working person whose life story made her a really strong personality. She is a woman with rich knowledge background and life experience. Once, she had no other choices but to marry a man she...