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"A Doll's House", 2004.
A literary review of "A Doll's House" by Ibsen.
1,049 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses whether Ibsen's "A Doll's House" is still relevant today. The writer explains how Henrik Ibsen wrote "A Doll?s House" to reflect his views on society and demonstrates through every action of his characters in the story the ill-effects of Nora?s world. Ibsen shows the unjust society a woman was faced with during these times, and the writer here believes women are no longer forced to consult with their fathers and husbands.
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"While audiences in the 19th Century would have sympathized with him and scorned Nora, Ibsen demonstrates the unjust society a woman was faced with during these times. Nora was merely ?transplanted? from her father?s will and desire to her husband?s, and for this reason she feels she must leave and go find herself. These are actions that most certainly would have made her a social outcast, but Nora is willing to take these steps in exerting her independence and individuality."
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"Othello" and "A Doll's House", 2008.
A comparative analysis of the themes that appear in the classic drama plays, "Othello" by William Shakespeare, and "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines the plays "Othello" by William Shakespeare and "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. In particular, the paper outlines the themes of appearance vs. reality and social issues such as oppression and the individual struggling against society that are hidden within the story lines of the plays. It looks at how while the theme of appearance versus reality occurs in isolated events and character relationships in "Othello", it exists differently in "A Doll's House" as an ongoing mask of reality for many situations and characters. The paper also discusses how Ibsen's and Shakespeare's unique portrayals of this theme stem from their distinct dramaturgies, as well as their cultural and social environments.
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"The artificial exterior of characters and their relationships with one another is a major form of appearance versus reality in both Othello and A Doll's House. Shakespeare sets the tone for Iago's trap in the first scene of Act II, as a random dialogue discusses the limitations and unreliability of sight. "What from the cape can you discern at sea?" Montano asks the Gentleman. "Nothing at all," he replied, "it is a high-wrought flood. I cannot twixt the heaven and the main Descry a sail." Othello will be similarly "blinded," as Iago works to mislead him. Othello's major flaw is his trust in Iago's appearance as a friend, when in reality Iago is planning his demise. Othello expresses his faith in Iago in Act III Scene Three, when he responds to Iago's protest that he loves him by saying "I think thou dost; And, for I know thou'rt full of love and honesty, And weigh'st thy words before thou giv'st them breath" Othello relies on Iago's "evidence" blindly, missing the reality that he is his enemy. "
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'A Doll's House' and "Sonny's Blues' Compared, 2006.
A look at the similarities and differences in the main characters in Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" and James Baldwin's story "Sonny's Blues".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper compares the main characters in Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" and James Baldwin's story "Sonny's Blues", noting that the world inhabited by the characters in Ibsen's "The Doll's House" and that of the characters in James Baldwin's "Sonny Blues" are very different and widely separated in time and place.
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"The world inhabited by the characters in Ibsen's A Doll's House and that of the characters in James Baldwin's "Sonny's Blues" are very different, widely separated in time and place. In each case, however, the main character, Nora in "A Doll's House" and Sonny in "Sonny's Blues," face a society that is changing and have some trouble dealing with the nature of this change and specifically with the changes they themselves are making. Nora makes a change more from necessity than desire, given her realization of the falseness of the world her husband has built for the family and desirous of asserting herself in a world where the old truths are shown to be hollow."
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Henrick Ibsen?s ?A Doll?s House?, 2004.
This paper discusses the relationship of husband and wife, Nora and Torvald, in Henrick Ibsen?s ?A Doll?s House?.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper explains that, as Henrick Ibsen?s play, ?A Doll?s House?, progresses, the relationship between Nora and Torvald Helmer changes from that of a well-to-do husband and wife with cheerful children who seem to live the happy marriage life. The author points out that, towards the middle of the play, Nora seems to step away from her fantasy life, observing the fact that she is concerned about what her husband thinks of her. The paper relates that, during the third act, Nora finally opens her eyes to realize that her life with Torvald is over; and, as the play ends, she walks out of her "doll's house" into her new world of dependence, leaving Torvald to raise his three children on his own.
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"In the beginning of the play, Nora is a doll in her husband?s eyes. She is a trophy he has won. He wants to keep his trophy pretty, pampered, and kept on a high pedestal. When he talks to his wife, he treats her like a little girl. He feels as if Nora should no nothing about their financial situation or any important issues in the household. It is a man?s job in life to take care of the family. Torvald adores his wife, but treats her like she is not on the same level as him. "Look, Nora, in lots of things, you're still a child. I'm older than you in many ways and I've had a little more experience" (Act 2, pg. 184). He has pet names for her such as skylark, squirrel and featherbrain."
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Feminism in "A Doll's House", 2003.
This paper explores the significance of the connections between Henrik Ibsen's play, "A Doll's House" and the rise of feminism.
735 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper explains how the behavior of Nora, the main character in "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen, is connected to the title in the sense that she is like a doll living in a doll's house. This lifestyle was common during the Victorian Era, the time period in which the play was written, and gave fuel to the fire of rising feminism. The paper shows that the play's most significant feature is the real-life change that it sparked in the lifestyles of women in the late nineteenth century.
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"A Doll?s House, written by Henrik Ibsen, is a play that shocked audiences upon its release. The author wrote it to say something about commonplace marriages that took place during the late nineteenth century. The title, A Doll?s House refers to the disempowered position of the wife in referring to her as a doll. This play helped to begin the feminist movement, where women began to stand up for themselves and question the legitimacy of the societal conditioning. What makes this play connected to feminism lies in its title, the fact that it was written during the Victorian Era, and the way it began the destruction of the gender roles that are still apparent today."
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Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", 2006.
An analysis of the main character in Henrik Ibsen's famous play "A Doll's House".
2,733 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper analyzes Nora, the main character in "A Doll's House" and examines the different facets of her personality. The paper discusses both her businesswoman persona that she has kept secret and the little doll persona that she displays for her father and her husband. The paper also compares the story in "A Doll's House" to Ibsen's real life, pointing out similarities between the two and looks at similarities between dilemmas faced by today's women and the women that lived in the era of the novel. Finally, the paper concludes that Nora, in spite of the persona that she projected to her husband and father for so long, is actually a strong, flexible and proud woman.
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"In reading what other critics and readers have written about the character Norma Helmer, it appears that her character evolved or was in the process of evolving through out the play. Definitely, she like many women of the 19th Century, carefully hid her strength behind a sweet doll-like demeanor that was at best a fabrication to placate the expectations of her domineering husband and the belief by society at large, that women were weak silly creatures. On the other hand, in presenting this persona, Nora also lied to herself about her own strength and until she revealed herself, she denied her husband the right of the spouse to really know whom he really married. But then maybe Torvald did not really want to know the darker and stronger side of Nora. He was an unappreciative boor for all of her hard work in his name. So we really see the two central characters as they really are at the end of the play. Nora is strong, flexible but proud, and Torvald is a priggish weak egotistical person."
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"A Doll's House", 2002.
A study of the themes and characters in Henrik Ibsen's revolutionary 19th century drama "A Doll's House".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The author of this paper shows how in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" the home of Nora and Torvald Helmer is a microcosm of society at large and specifically, society's prevalent sexual divide. He points out that, like dolls in a dollhouse, every character is incomplete: they are fragile, have faults and are easily breakable. The paper shows how Ibsen, who considered himself a social commentator, enters the realm of realism and that the symbolism in "A Doll's House" enhances the realism.
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"The independence that Nora demonstrates towards the end of the play so shook up the establishment that the production of "A Doll's House" in Germany was not allowed in its original form. In the German version, Nora does not slam the door in Torvald's face and storm out into an uncertain future with steely determination. She takes one look at her children and her resolve melts away into uncertainty and self pity. She relents and stays home. In Sweden, social invitations came with an admonition that "A Doll's House" should not be discussed. Ibsen was incensed at this threat to the basic integrity of the play; he called such a reaction "barbaric." (Ibsen & Kildal, 1911)"
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Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", 2008.
This paper explores the literary devices utilized by Henrik Ibsen in his play "A Doll's House".
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" is a powerful story that has several underlying themes, including but not limited to family life and women's rights. The paper further relates that Ibsen's use of symbolism and his setting are unique and helps illustrate the story for the reader. In addition, with the use of these elements, he helped paint a picture of the scenes throughout the entire story for the reader. These are just a few of the literary devices that Ibsen utilized very well, and are the focus of this term paper.
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"One final intriguing use of symbolism involves Dr. Rank, the very good friend of the married couple. Dr. Rank admits that he is very ill from syphilis (which he has suffered from since birth) and he will soon pass. Upon returning from a masquerade, the three of them discuss of the next masquerade, and of what they will dress-up as. When Torvald raises the question to Dr. Rank, he responds vigorously, "At the next masquerade I shall be invisible." he adds "There's a big black hat- haven't you heard of the invisible hat? It comes down all over you, and then no one can see you.""
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"A Doll's House", 2006.
An analysis of gender and Marxist criticisms of "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen.
1,021 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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In the play "A Doll's House," writer Henrik Ibsen centered on the development of protagonist Nora Helmer's character, as she shifted from being a materialistic, self-centered and submissive wife to being a willful and independent woman. This paper examines how both gender and Marxist analyses can be applied as literary theories in discussing Ibsen's play because both centers on two important themes in the literary work: power play between the male and female sexes, not to mention the socio-economic control that males seemed to have over females, particularly in Nora's case.
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"Nora's submissiveness and evident dominance of Torvald, Dr Rank, and Krogstad was shown in Acts I and II. In the first act, Torvald showed his low regard for his wife Nora when he referred to her as his "my little skylark" and "my little squirrel" when they were discussing issues about money. The playful manner he regarded his wife while questioning her about money matters made Nora look like a child who had committed offense against Torvald, giving the reader the impression that their marital relationship was not based on mutualism and equality, but was rather dependent upon Torvald's implicit dominance and Nora's willingness to become submissive for the sake of being given the money that she needed."
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Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", 2005.
This paper explains that, although exaggerated for theatrical purpose, Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" presents an accurate portrayal of women's status in marriage at that time.
2,075 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that, at the time Henrik Ibsen wrote his play "A Doll's House", the popular culture of the day encouraged women to focus obsessively on their home and families. The author relates that Torvald's attitude towards Nora is reflected throughout the play in his use of amusing names for her, which emphasize his superior position; the only time he calls her by her real name Nora is when he is lecturing her about her careless spending, scolds her for speaking to Krogstad and essentially orders her to never lie to him. The paper relates that, while clearly Torvald sees Nora as an entertaining child who must be guided, Nora's conversations with her friend Mrs. Linde show that, to some extent, he is right.
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Thesis
Introduction
Women at the End of the 19th Century and the "Cult of Domesticity"
How Torvald Relates to Nora
Examples from Act I
Examples from Act II
Examples from Act III
How Nora Relates to Torvald
Manipulation
Lies
Nora's Solution
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"Finally, she lies and says that one of the children tampered with the mailbox. Nora is distressed by her lying, believing as Torvald does that her lies may somehow result in the ruination of her children. Nora's life as a wife is defined by the "cult of domesticity." Her action to get a loan to save her husband's life was a strong and independent thing to do, and in conflict with beliefs at that time regarding women. She had to hide her actions or risk looking like a woman who did not know how to behave properly."
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"A Doll's House", 2002.
A discussion of Henrik Ibsen's drama "A Doll House" and the way that society affects the behavior of Nora and Torvald.
2,751 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper examines Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and, in particular, describes at his interpretation of the standing of women in society. It looks at how Ibsen metaphorically chains women into tightly bound packages who have had their actions, their inner values and morals and even their individual thoughts greatly affected by the suffocating rules imposed by society.
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"Nora has been chained so long by Society that even her thoughts are affected. She thinks only of herself and her family, and she cares not what rules there are if they don't impinge on her little world. She is living in a bubble. She thinks that she can do as she pleases and when her husband is taken ill, she borrows money to save his life by taking a vacation to a warmer climate. She has no understanding of how their situation affects their lives, and she doesn't know or care how the Law will see her resulting actions to get the money she needs to fix the problem. She doesn't want to upset her father who is dying, and refuses to tell her husband how ill he is, so she tries to be manly and take the responsibility on her own."
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"A Doll's House" and "The Yellow Wallpaper", 2005.
An examination of the issue of male domination in ?The Yellow Wallpaper? by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and "A Doll?s House" by Henrik Ibsen.
2,541 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The power and destructiveness of male domination become issues of grave concern in ?The Yellow Wallpaper? by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and "A Doll?s House" by Henrik Ibsen. This paper examines how these stories bring to light the often oppressive environment women in the Nineteenth Century endured. The writer shows that, while both authors examine the plight of women during this time, each female character has a special set of circumstances that lead her to a moment of discovery. It looks at how both women reject what society believes a wife should be. While both women resist male domination, their resistance manifests itself in very different ways. It concludes that both women illustrate the serious nature and repercussions of resistance in the Nineteenth Century.
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"In conclusion, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Henrik Ibsen demonstrate strong female characters that overcome male dominance in their lives in the story, ?The Yellow Wall-paper? the play, A Doll?s House. Each author adds to out understanding of life in the nineteenth century by offering us such complex characters. The narrator in ?The Yellow Wall-paper? is a strong woman that discover the only way that she can cope with her husband?s dominant behavior is to insulate herself in a world of madness that allow her to experience freedom in some form. Nora, on the other hand, breaks completely free from her husband and family because she can. Nora is able to do what the narrator in ?The Yellow Wall-paper? would probably do if she were able. These two women exist in an era that places women in subordinate roles to their male counterparts. What we discover along with these women is that the female psyche is much more complex than once believed. The narrator in ?The Yellow Wall-paper? and Nora Helmer resist because they know that there is more to live than what their husbands expect. They realize that they deserve more than the simple roles society has dictated for them and their resistance demonstrates that strength is its own reward."
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A Doll House and Medea, 2005.
An examination of the concepts of feminine and masculine in "A Doll House" by Ibsen and Euripides's "Medea".
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 62.95
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The paper looks at the characters in the two works "A Doll House" by Ibsen and "Medea" by Euripides. It examines the way the characters act and their relationships, and draws conclusions of whether males are active and females passive. Both works are interesting in the ways they portrays the very differing roles of the men and women of the time.
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"In this essay I have chosen to work with the concepts active and passive and to critically explore the active and passive characteristics of the persons in A Doll House and Medea. The essay will also examine the relationship between the two concepts, the two texts (A Doll House and Medea), and the Western concepts of feminine and masculine. The essay will argue that the two texts and its main characters both sustain and challenge the Western notion that active is associated with masculinity while the passive is associated with femininity as well as the Western concept of 'feminine' and 'masculine' in general."
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Ibsen and Feminism: "A Doll's House", 2003.
An analysis of whether or not Ibsen intended "A Doll's House" to champion feminist agendas, with particular emphasis on the actions of Nora.
3,425 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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For years, literary critics have tried to reach some sort of conclusion on questions concerning the text and Ibsen's personal views: Was Ibsen a feminist? This paper attempts to examine whether "A Doll's House" is a work that supports feminist views and whether Ibsen intended Nora to be a campaigner for the feminist cause. It shows how, a closer inspection of both the play and Ibsen's preliminary notes about its construction reveal that Ibsen did not intend Nora to advocate women's rights. He intended her to be the catalyst for human betterment, a movement which he felt both men and women needed to participate in before any type of true union between the sexes was possible.
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"The fact that Torvald, like Nora, is not allowed to break from his role either indicates that he is also a slave to the roles which society dictates, and that freedom for both sexes from these roles is tied up in the release of the opposite sex from their role (Baruch 34). Baruch points out that in this play, the home, traditionally believed to be a place where one is allowed to be oneself, is instead a training ground of sorts for both little boys and girls in which they learn their sexually dictated roles (33). Ibsen himself champions the need to liberate both women and men in Norwegian society in a letter written to Bjornstjerne Bjornson, "Norway is both free and independent enough; but a great deal needs to be done before we can say the same of Norwegian men and Norwegian women" (Sprinchorn 179). "
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