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1			This link reveals fascinating facts about the composition of A Doll's House, including a real-life story that closely parallels the experiences of Nora and Torvald in the play. Does knowing that Ibsen based his play on real-life events alter your appreciation in any way? Do you think his use of an actual situation made his representation more life-like?
2			Here is a link to current performances of Ibsen's plays, including A Doll's House. Are any of the productions in cities near you? What aspects of A Doll's House might be understood differently by people in different cultures and communities?