A Doll's House

The social expectations of men in the late nineteenth century was of a more patriarchal thought-line then it is today. The man of the house was expected to be the sole provider. This works best for the families of that time, because they believed that by natural design men alone were capable of managing money wisely and carefully. The first s

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(Williams 174) This is seen in “A Doll’s House” by the fact that at the conclusion of the show, Nora walks out of the apartment as the strong hero, while Helmer is left standing there weak and destroyed. This belief comes very naturally to Helmer. Ibsen also uses visual cues on stage to help the audience grasp the progression of the script. A woman did not have the opportunity to go out and “find herself” or to further her own talents and abilities. She sets out to cure her childishness by going out to learn of life without someone coloring it to their pleasing for her. ” Nora fits right along with Helmer for she, as well as he, has fit themselves perfectly into what society wants. In the end, because of his treatment and views of her, he failed her and forced her to leave him. Nora constantly is munching on and subsequently hiding candy, she off-handedly lies, and also can’t resist bragging to Ms. Nora walks out the door to find herself and to learn of life. When Nora decides to go against all that society expects of her, and live for herself and what she feels is right, she is “Ibsen’s daughter. Nora firmly believes that despite social obligations and duties, she comes before her family and responsibilities (Boyesen 210,212). Helmer comments on this fact and notes that “every lawyer is quite familiar with it (Ibsen 1587). He often presented this theme by switching around the roles so as to differ from the established expectations and roles of men and women. He has a bright future ahead, cares for his family, is kind to his wife, good-natured, and very handsome.

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Approximate Word count = 1947
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)

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