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    The controversial issues of women ’s rights and equality for blacks in America during the 19th and 20th centuries ’ are themes that paved the way for the success of two famous historical playwrights. Henrik Ibsen‚ one of the founders of modernism in theater‚ explores throughout some of his plays the theme of gender roles during the 19th century. August Wilson ’s plays "constitute a cycle that traces the black experience in America throughout the twentieth century" (1027). He emphasizes the struggle

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    Theatre Evaluation- A Dolls house On the 21st of July I saw a performance of ‘A Doll’s house’ written by Herrick Ibsen in the Young Vic theatre in London‚ directed by Carrie Cracknell. The play highlights a woman’s battle with everyday life in the 1870’s (presumably.) The plays is based around the protagonist Nora’s struggle with Krogstad ‚ who threatens to tell her husband about her past crime‚ this incites Nora’s journey of self discovery provides much of the plays dramatic suspense. Nora’s primary

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    squirrel rummaging around” (Jacobus 663). The first noticeable thing about the relationship is Nora’s inferiority to Torvald. As the interaction continues between Nora and Torvald‚ her childishness becomes evident. Nora wipes her mouth and puts the macaroons away so that Torvald would not know about them. Later on in the play‚ when Nora and Torvald finally have the first serious conversation in their marriage‚ Nora reveals how her father treated her; “he used to call me his doll-child” she declares

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    would never be the same” (Ibsen 794). A woman financially helping her husband us unacceptable‚ which restricts what women can and cannot do. Further into the conversation‚ Torvald proceeds to question Nora about whether or not she has had any macaroons today—she has had some even though he has asked her not to eat them because they are bad for her health—she replies‚ “You know I could never think of going against you” (Ibsen 788). It becomes clear early in the play that Nora is beneath Torvald

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    Chapter One London‚ 1818 Elizabeth was not a saint. That’s not to say she was cruel‚ indecent‚ or unrespectable. She was human and aware enough of her character to try to be kind‚ thoughtful and dutiful to others. She was prone to melancholy but also knew joy‚ not as frugal as she ought to be but not a wastrel‚ she loved her family madly but frequently sought time alone from their society. She was neither lively nor indolent but she hated the pastimes females of her station passed for work;

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    1. Think about the comparison between Starbucks and Kusmi Tea The key difference between Starbucks and Kusmi Tea is the brand experience. Starbucks offer fresh-made coffee that is generally to be consumed in-store. Because of this Starbucks has to ensure a consistent experience in all their stores. Kusmi Tea’s key product is packaged tea‚ and tea consumption is more geared towards in home consumption where out of home tea consumption is driven by need for premium tea experience. These different

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    THE TEXT TRIES TO ANALYSE THE DIFFERENT ASPECTS TO TAKE TO MIND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNERTAKE THE STAGING OF IBSEN’S ‘A DOLLS HOUSE’. THEATRE ARTS END TERM ASSESMENT ESSAY [ (Swomley) ] 2013 THEATRE ARTS: STAGING HENRIK IBSEN’S ‘A DOLLS HOUSE’ A BACKGROUND ON IBSEN Often considered a theatrical genius‚ Henrik Ibsen based his plays on simplistic foundations of common social occurrences and on them set up constructed elaborate plays with intelligent twists and outcomes. It is possible

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    Both Oscar Wilde and Henry Ibsen hurled criticism at the ‘modal woman’‚ the Victorian convention of females. Both writer’s work occurring at a period when Great Britain were threatening to conquer the world‚ with colonisation of other civilisations. While males enjoyed the world’s freedom‚ Women were moulded into a cast‚ which all females were expected to fit. ‘The Angel of the House’ was anticipated to flutter around the house‚ cleaning‚ cooking and serving the dominant Male and Children. The Female

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    Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover Throughout the play “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen there is a constant evolution of characters and their appearances. At first Nora seems like a child but we find out at that she is a smart and independent woman. Helmer seems like a courageous and smart man but we find out he is a coward when his name is on the line. Krogstad seems like a manipulative man but we soon realize he is full of love and compassion. Because of the way these characters change throughout

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    Women were valued very little by nineteenth century society. The treatment of these women was also extremely negative; they were expected to stay home and fulfill domestic duties. Literature of this time embodies and mirrors social issues of women in society. Henrik Ibsen uses Nora Helmer in A Doll House to portray the negative treatment of all women throughout society during the nineteenth century. Many women characters throughout American literature reflect the same conflicts and attitudes of Nora

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