A Doll's House Character Analysis

Nora Helmer

Nora Helmer is the heroine of the play. Still a young woman, she is married to Torvald Helmer and has three children. At the play’s outset, she is bubbly and carefree, excited about Christmas… read analysis of Nora Helmer

Torvald Helmer

Torvald Helmer is a lawyer who at the play’s outset has recently been promoted to Bank Manager. He is married to Nora Helmer, with whom he has three children. He does not seem… read analysis of Torvald Helmer

Kristine Linde

Mrs. Linde, as she is generally known to the other characters, is an old friend of Nora's. She is a woman whose marriage was loveless, and based on a need for financial security, and… read analysis of Kristine Linde

Nils Krogstad

Nils Krogstad is, at least at the beginning, the antagonist of the play. Known to the other characters as unscrupulous and dishonest, he blackmails Nora, who borrowed money from him with a forged signature… read analysis of Nils Krogstad

Dr. Rank

Dr. Rank is a doctor who is best friends with Torvald and Nora, who he visits every day. Dr. Rank suffers from spinal tuberculosis, a condition he believes was caused by his father’s vices… read analysis of Dr. Rank

The nursemaid

Nurse to both Nora and Nora's children, the nursemaid, whose name is Anne Marie, is a kind woman who was forced to give up her own child, who it is suggested was born… read analysis of The nursemaid

Minor Characters

The maid

The maid, whose name is Helene, is a servant in the Helmers’ household.

The porter

The porter delivers the Helmers’ Christmas tree.

The children

Nora and Torvald have three children, whose names are Ivar, Bobby, and Emmy. Still fairly young, they delight in playing with their mother. Although they are referred to by the others very frequently, they are only once seen on stage.

A Doll's House

Henrik Ibsen