Nora of A Doll's House vs. Miss Julie's title character
Nora and Miss Julie were victims, and also products, of their societies. They share many similar psychological characteristics, but at the same time, they are complements of one another; when one went from black to white, the other turned from white to black. Both women swing between extremes. Both were happy or extremely depressed, poised or neurotic, determined or helpless, until the end of the plays. Both women verbally expressed these feelings in similar ways; broken sentences, unfinished thoughts, and sudden exclamations. In the beginning of the first act, Nora is speaking with Mrs. Linde upon her arrival. Nora consistently interjects to bring the conversation back to herself, with little outbursts of "oh!" and "no no!" (Act 1), followed by a comment concerning her life. Usually seeming unaware of her self-centeredness, she sometimes catches herself. When she does, she stops in mid-sentence and points it out to Mrs. Linde, only to do it all over again. She's excitable and in need of attention. Miss Julie behaves similarly when she is first introduced into the story, by expressing how much fun she is having dancing, drinking, and celebrating the "midsummer's eve". She cuts both Jean and Kristin's speaking off, bec
She moved right on to playing the same part for her Torvald upon their marriage. She played his game, was his "doll", and she was comfortable in it up until her epiphany. He holds the affair over her head, threatening her social position by the possibility of everyone else finding out about them. ause !she feels what she has to say is the most important. She was sheltered by her father, and played the part of the obedient and loving woman in his life without her mother being there. Nora's anger then leads to the desire for more freedom and she begins her self-empowerment. Enraged and devoid of faith, she feels now that she does not love Torvald and that he has never loved her. Her idea is that she will be enshrined forever in his memory and will not have to fear the loss of his love when she is no longer so attractive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------**Bibliography**. Only with Miss Julie, it seems to be more of a hysterical delusion, and not her own idea. Nora's end can result in her death, although it most likely would not be a physical death. She needs an outlet, and this is her painful relief. Miss Julie and Nora behave in similar ways at the end of the plays. She talks down to them, yet her reactions to what the two have to say jump from extreme to extreme. She is happy that there will be "no more trouble!" (Act 1).
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