To Kill A Mockingbird By Ibsen Analysis

Ibsen’s use of the images of “squirrel” and “songbird” is ironic as they are seen as a source of entertainment but the irony lies within the fact that both the animals and Nora are trapped in a cage. Not only this, but, Torvald also invalidates Nora’s experience “is little squirrel sulking?” this reinforces that Nora is unable to have ownership of her own thoughts and feelings which again shows the inferiority of women in marriage, Nora realises the lack of ownership she has over her own thoughts when Torvald doesn’t reach her expectations towards the end of the play “I was absolutely certain, you would come forward and take everything upon yourself, and say: I am the guilty one”. This further reinforces Torvald’s paternalism and his sense of self-importance, “has my little squanderbird been overspending again?” Ibsen’s frequent use of a lecturing tone helps to establish Torvald’s view of himself in the minds of the audience. This further reveals Nora’s helplessness to fight against this patriarchal society. Nora’s
However, they are different because Elizabeth didn’t want to marry for money and end up marrying a man who couldn’t provide emotional support in addition to financial. Whereas, Nora wanted to: gain independence and learn more about the world and herself before committing to something/someone else. Another difference is the endings of the novel and play, Pride and Prejudice ends with Elizabeth and her sister, Jane, celebrating their marriage to Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley, whereas, Nora is walking out and getting ready to embrace whatever the world has to offer. This shows that, within seventy years, the attitudes towards women and their position in society were seen as more accomplished and more equal. Although Elizabeth was able to find the right man and Nora was able to gain independence, women are still portrayed as inferior in marriages in