Response to the first page of "A Doll's House" by Ibsen.

In the first page of the play, "A Doll's House" by Ibsen, four characters are introduced: Nora, Helmer who is Nora's husband, the porter and Helen. Up to this point in the story, it is Christmas time and Nora comes home after buying a Christmas tree. Then she checks if her husband is there, and also he hears her. Next, the tone is warm and soft because of the connotations, choice of diction and the …

…will react to Nora buying the Christmas tree, and how Nora will react to Helmer's endearing comparison. Therefore, the first page of "A Doll's House" by Ibsen, creates interest by revealing characters of Nora and Helmer, creating a comfortable mood, revealing Helmer and Nora's relationship, providing background information on the setting and creating suspense. Thus, the first page proves to be effective because the author accomplishes his purpose, which is to capture the reader's interest.