public vs private (secrets and deceit)

because of his family, ibsen was aware of

what to hide and to lie about

at what age did ibsen father a child?

18

who did ibsen father the child for?

his servant who was 10 years older

why is ibsen fathering his servants child important?

shows ibsen understands burdensome secrets like noras character

why was ibsen fathering his servants child controversial?

it was a socially shameful thing, child out of wedlock

what did ibsen do after the child was born?

he financially supported him and kept minimal contact