A Doll's House · Character
Anne-Marie
The nursemaid who raised Nora and now cares for her children.
minor
Also known as Nurse, Nurse Little Nora, Anne, Dear old Anne
First appearance: act i
Anne-Marie's tie to Nora Helmer is one of the pressures that moves A Doll's House—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Nora Helmer (family): Anne-Marie is Nora's former nanny and now the children's nurse, acting as a maternal figure and confidante. With Torvald Helmer (professional): Anne-Marie is the longtime nanny of Torvald's…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Primary household and social circle
- Protagonist
- Secondary and background figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Mrs. Linde and Krogstad confront their painful…
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- Nora Helmer
family · positive
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- Torvald Helmer
professional · positive
- Mrs. Linde
social · positive
Relationship notes
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See Anne-Marie in act i