This book examines the PLOT of the play and the CHARACTERS in Jhenrik Ibsen's famous play A DOLL'S HOUSE. This allows the critic of the play to have a comprehensive view of what the play is about, how it is crafted, who the players are and what underlies the CONFLICT of the play. This should prepare any student of henrik ibsen in general or of this play in particular, to answer any questions about the writer and his work, his world view and his general philosophy towards life as expressed through his writing. This is the FIRST BOOK in a series of THREE. The others include ANSWERING CONTEXT AND ESSAY QUESTIONS based on this play and THEMES AND ELEMENTS OF STYLE. It is recommended that the student starts with PLOT AND CHARACTERS before going on to the others. The three will put any reader of henrik ibsen in a position to present answers in the expected way and to develop a critical perspective that is desired especially in college.