A Doll's House

Bob is one of the Helmers' boys, taking part in the Christmas games.

Doctor Rank is a family friend who visits the Helmers and comments on society and morality. Doctor Rank reveals his terminal spinal disease, blames his father’s excesses, and expresses deep affection and jealousy toward Nora. Doctor Rank visits, mentions his terminal spinal disease and jokes about being invisible at the next ball.

Emmy is the Helmers' daughter, involved in the festive activities.

Helen is the Helmers' maid who handles the Christmas tree and other household tasks. Helen, the household maid, serves Nora by bringing the lamp, delivering food, and obeying Nora’s instructions. Helen, the maid, brings light to the front door when Helmer asks for it.

Ivar is the Helmers' older son, playing with his siblings during Christmas.

Krogstad is a bank employee with a criminal past who threatens Nora over a secret loan. Krogstad threatens to expose Nora’s illegal loan unless Torvald reinstates him, and he seeks a higher position at the bank. Krogstad threatens to expose Nora's forged loan, later retrieves the letter, and destroys the bond after Helmer reads it.

Mrs. Linde (Christine) is Nora's old friend, a widowed woman seeking employment. Mrs. Linde helps Nora with the dress, learns Nora’s secret, and agrees to act as a witness while planning to confront Krogstad. Mrs. Linde discusses her past with Krogstad, decides to work, wants to be a mother, and supports Nora's confrontation with Helmer.

Nora is the vivacious wife of Torvald, busy preparing for Christmas and hiding a secret loan. Nora prepares for the ball while fearing Krogsted's blackmail over her forged loan, contemplates suicide, and asks Mrs. Linde to be her witness. Nora decides to leave Torvald, declares she no longer loves him, rejects his forgiveness, and packs to depart.

The nurse cares for the children and helps manage their entry into the house. The nurse delivers the fancy‑dress box and comments on the children’s dependence on Nora.

Torvald is Nora's controlling husband, a bank employee about to become manager. Torvald pressures Nora to obey his wishes, plans to dismiss Krogstad, and remains unaware of Nora’s forgery while offering protective, patronising support. Torvald tries to keep Nora, pretends forgiveness, burns Krogstad's documents, and pleads for her to stay.