Study Questions:  Please divide the following questions (two to three per person) and discuss your answers in the group.  Also discuss how you are going to present your findings to the class.

1) How would you describe the relationship between Hilda and Aline in these pages?  Give examples to show how they have changed in their attitude toward one another.

2) What does Mrs. Solness mean when she says (p.156) “It is only my duty to submit myself to him. But very often it is dreadfully difficult to submit one’s mind toward obedience.”?  What do you think about her attitude?  Why does she feel this way?

3) How does Mrs. Solness view the fire and the loss of her twins?

4) What things does Mrs. Solness value most?  Why do you think she feels these things are important?

5)  What does Hilda mean when she says  (p.158) “I have just come up out of a tomb.”?
        Explain why she says this.

6) Why do Solness and Aline avoid each other?

7) Why has Mrs. Solness summoned Dr. Herdal?

8) How do Mr. Solness and Mrs. Solness misunderstand