Interpretation Of Ibsen's "A Doll's House"
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"A Doll's House" is classified under the "second phase" of Henrik
Ibsen's career. It was during this period which he made the transition from
mythical and historical dramas to plays dealing with social problems. It was the
first in a series investigating the tensions of family life. Written durin ....
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.... flirtation, and engages in childlike acts of disobedience (259). This
inferior role from which Nora progressed is extremely important. Ibsen in his
"A Doll's House" depicts the role of women as subordinate in order to emphasize
the need to reform their role in society.
Definite characteristics of the women's subordinate role in a
relationship are emphasized through Nora's contradicting actions. Her
infatuation with luxuries such as expensive Christmas gifts contradicts her
resourcefulness ....
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