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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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Character Web

8 connections

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NHNora HelmerMLMrs. Linde's M…THTorvald HelmerMLMrs. LindeBOBobANAnne-Marie

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.

SetupBreaking pointClimax
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  • Breaking point

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