The Feminist Perspective

When I was reading the drama, A Doll’s House, I could instantly tell that the play would be best analyzed through the feminist perspective. The Feminist perspective centralizes on the actions and identifications of the female characters in a literary work. This perspective is mostly used to analyze the protagonist, which is Nora in this play; a pathological liar and manipulator. She acts as though she is innocent when regarding her actions, but she isn’t ignorant and knows that what she has committed could lead to many complications. This feigned innocence is what she uses to gain people's trust and help, like Mrs. Linde and the Doctor. Although worming her way out of her circumstance with Krogstad seems to be close to impossible on her own throughout the text. A brief example of the drama that ties into the perspective is,
“Helmer- My dear darling
Nora- Yes, you see how much I need it. You must coach me to the last minute. Promise me that, Torvald.
Helmer-You can depend on me.
Nora- You must not think of anything but me, either today or tomorrow; you mustn’t open a single letter---not even open the letter-box---” The most evident characteristic of the Feminist perspective in this passage is how Torvald treats Nora like she is helpless. While Nora pretends and emphasizes her helplessness, she is trying to distract her husband from opening the letter from Krogstad. This manipulative behavior is what has supported Nora into getting what she wants. As I read the play, it was hard for me to sympathize with Nora, because she was so manipulative. Also she was selfish and constantly thought that she could get away with anything. This sneaky way she spoke to people was her way to get out of situations although in the end krogstad’s letter was read by Torvald and ultimately led to Nora’s true self to be revealed. She admitted her selfishness and leaves Torvald who has supported her to care for her children on his