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    The choice of Ibsen’s material and its presentation show that the author expected some contribution from women toward the solution of the cultural and social problems. ( Nesarimus 33) The use of these literary terms allowed the reader to see how Nora‚ in a sense‚ rebelled against what was expected of her. A Doll House contained a feminist message which brought questions to the table in regards to the role of women in society. Symbolism is portrayed throughout the play. A symbol

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    symbols are the macaroons‚ the Tarantella dance‚ and the Christmas tree. Nora lies about the macaroons twice‚ the first time to Torvald and the second time to Dr. Rank. Nora resorts to lying about eating the macaroons because she feels she is at fault for disobeying. The macaroons denote Nora’s dishonesty‚ which also alludes to her act of committing objectionable‚ underhanded deeds. The Tarantella is symbolic because it shows that Nora is trying to rid herself of the poison just as the dance’s original

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    Samantha Nickell Professor Roberts English 102 27 May 2013 Feminism in A Doll House In Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll House Nora Helmer is a prime example of a woman’s role in the 19th century‚ that being that she was more for show than anything else. Nora’s husband‚ Torvald‚ treats his wife like a living doll and uses pet names for her rather than her actual name further establishing her position as nothing more than a toy. For Torvald. Nora’s purpose in

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    Ibsen‚ the play is centered on the protagonist Nora Helmer. Nora is perceived by her husband‚ Torvald Helmer‚ and others throughout the play as having many childish ways. Throughout the play‚ Nora undergoes steps to make a final dramatic positive change by leaving behind her authentic life for a more copacetic and mature life. Nora is depicted as childlike in the first scene of the play by taking macaroons from her pocket and secretly eating one. As Nora speaks with her husband‚ he randomly asks her

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    and Nora have been married for eight years and have three children. Nora and Torvald appear to have everything they need‚ but in reality their marriage is meaningless. Nora is like a child. She eats sweets behind her husband’s back because he prohibits her to eat them. Instead of meaningful discussions‚ Torvald uses degrading pet names and meaningless talk to relate to Nora. While the Helmer household may have the appearance of being sociably acceptable‚ the marriage of Torvald and Nora was falling

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    English: Analysis of Drama IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER: AN ANALYSIS OF NORA‚ THE MEN IN HER LIFE‚ AND HER NAVIGATATION TO INDEPENDENCE   The play‚ A Doll House‚ written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879‚ is considered a  landmark in drama for its portrayal of realistic people‚ places‚ and situations. Ibsen  confines his story to the middle class. He writes of a society that is limited not only by its means of livelihood but also its outlook. Ibsen portrays his characters   as preoccupied with work and money

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    Abby Kreczkowski Professor Galvez English Composition II 27 October 2016 “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen “A Doll’s House” is a play by Henrik Ibsen is about Nora Helmer‚ a woman who once secretly borrowed a large sum of money so that her husband‚ Torvald‚ could recover from a serious illness. She never told him of this loan and had to secretly pay it back in small amounts‚ using her allowance for the house. Nora’s husband thinks of her as careless and immature and refers to her as his doll

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    In the play “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen‚ a women named Nora struggles with lies‚ marriage‚ and the forever long journey of finding herself. It was a great step for feminism in the time period and caused quite the commotion. Critics at the time‚ mostly men‚ tore it to shreds because of the independent main character who broke the gender mold. Nora‚ said main protagonist‚ realizes that‚ after trampling her way through a tangled net of lies‚ deception‚ and love‚ she has no real sense of self

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    relationship between Nora and her husband Torvald Helmer. While reading through the three acts of the play numerous things are uncovered. It becomes clear that Torvald and his expectation for his wife are strongly influenced by society and culture in the 19th century. Torvald himself believes that he is the ideal husband. Torvald also thinks his wife is clueless and he sees himself as her savior. However‚ in reality Torvald is the one that’s clueless and Nora is his savior. Also‚ Nora appears to be everything

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    feministic point of view. The play is focused on a man named Torvald Helmer and his wife Nora. In general‚ Torvald is very diminishing towards his wife‚ saying she cannot possibly understand things like work‚ finances‚ and anything other than typical housewife tasks. However‚ a while ago Nora went behind her husband’s back and committed forgery in order to take out a loan to help Torvald when he was ill. Nora tries to spare her husband’s pride by keeping this from him since he is supposed to be

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