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    The tragedies that take place between Oedipus and Nora in “Oedipus Rex” and “A Doll House” depict disastrous events that influence their decisions in life. In greek mythology‚ many chose to believe their fate was made for them long before they were born. Often‚ fate plays a huge role on how our actions are drawn out. There are many choices we must carefully choose to better ourselves though we can’t control every outcome. Both Oedipus and Nora are casualties of unfortunate circumstances‚ resulting

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     and treats her like a child.  Torvald has the most power in the marriage. He refers to Nora by pets in the play Torvald says  ‘What happened to my little Songbird ‘This means he looks at her as a pet he doesn’t take her  serious at all. Another example Torvald says in the play is ‘Now now! My little Songbird  mustn’t drop her wings. Whats this? Is little squirrel Sulking?. He shows power because she was  disturbing him and he was telling Nora not to disturb him while he’s working and he shuts the  door. Also an

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    in their marriage and society. Ibsen felt injustice to what society was doing around him. A Doll’s House is about a Married couple named Nora and Torvald. Nora borrows a lot of money from a man named Krogstad ‚ who happened to work for her husband. She did this because when her husband got sick he said that he needed to get out of the country to get better. Nora was only trying to do her best for her husband. She never told him of this loan and has been secretly paying it by saving from her household

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    into a theory‚ known as the Adlerian Theory‚ which states that there must be a motivational force behind all behaviors (Fisher). Evidence of the Adlerian Theory is found in A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen through the actions of Krogstad‚ Torvald‚ and Nora. Family and friends are usually the most significant motivation to one’s actions because the concern for his or her family and friends will cause them to do whatever necessary to please them. The influence of family and friends may also affect one’s

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    that is submissive to a man’s role. Nora seemed like a submissive character with no personality of her own‚ almost like a doll. She complied to what was

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    did a wonderful job at portraying this idea within the play “A Doll’s House” written in 1879. “The story takes place in the 19th century. Nora Helmer is a middle-class housewife who has started a family with a lawyer named Torvald. They met when‚ at the Ministry‚ Torvald conducted an investigation into Nora’s father and helped him to keep his job (Oguer).” Nora keeps a dark secret throughout the writing‚ she once borrowed a large amount of money so that her husband would be able to recover from a

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    the remarkable novel‚ “Cyclone‚” by Doreen Cronin‚ twelve-year-old Nora has been counting down the days to ride the one and only Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island. Not only does the ride‚ Cyclone‚ have its swirls and steep falls‚ but it is incredibly old‚ making it all the scarier for Nora. She decides that she doesn’t want to face it alone and tries to persuade her favorite cousin‚ Riley‚ to join her. Riley refuses‚ so Nora feels as though she has no choice‚ but to blackmail her by threatening

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    THE SYMBOLIC SIGNAFICANCE OF OBJECTS IN “A DOLL’S HOUSE” Hush…… I can hear voices… Macaroons: nora ! Nora! Please don’t leave me and go… why did she leave me half eaten? what is going to happen of me now!! Torvald detests me‚ he was always against Nora eating me………why did it have to be me? Dress: everybody adored and praised Nora when she wore me… but alas! What was the use of all my beauty and finery when in the end she left me all alone. Why was I given so much importance if she was to

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    There are several parallel drawn between Nora and the Christmas tree in the play. Just as Nora instructs the maid that the children cannot see the tree until it has been decorated NORA. Hide the Christmas tree carefully‚ Helen. Be sure the children do not see it till this evening‚ when it is dressed. (Ibsen 12). just as she tells Torvald that no one can see her in her dress until the evening of the dance: NORA. Yes nobody is to have the chance of admiring

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    premiere of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House‚ much has been discussed regarding the final controversial scene. Why does Nora leave not only Torvald but her children as well? Many critics and theater-goers questioned the morality of the play’s resolution. In fact‚ some productions in Germany refused to produce the original ending. Ibsen acquiesced and grudgingly wrote an alternate ending in which Nora breaks down and cries‚ deciding to stay‚ but only for her children’s sake.A Doll’s house; a chance to engulf

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