Over the course of this paper, we will take a look at the structure of the play by looking at the six elements Aristotle thought were the most important in any play; plot, characters, theme, diction, music, spectacle, and convention. We will also take a look at the seventh element of convention and how it works itself into the play to makes the play come to life.

As we begin the play, we see Nora coming in to the house with packages from her day of Christmas shopping. There is a general sense of happiness. Nora seems to be full of life and reminds you of a child by her clothes and her giddiness.

Soon after returning home, Nora is met by her husband, Torvald. Torvald has recently received a promotion at the bank, which will allow the Helmer family to be able to afford some of the finer th

Mrs. Linde is a friend of Nora and Nils Krogstad. She has spent the last few years caring for her mother who has died, and her brothers who have moved on. She finds herself alone and can’t deal with it. Hearing about the Helmer’s luck, she gets a job at the bank with the help of Nora. She is a very self-assured woman. She can make things happen on her own and is not afraid of a little bit of hard work to get things done.

Mrs. Linde, a friend from Nora’s past, hears about the Helmer’s good news and comes to town to ask Nora to speak to her husband about a job. Nora agrees to see what she can do. Nora and Mrs. Linde spend some time catching up on the past; exchanging stories of what has happened to each of them since they last saw one another.

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