Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House was written well over 100 years ago. It has been performed around the world, and even had its ending changed for controversial reasons. But it still proves to be a very well written play with a strong plot and modern struggles. Reading of the play flows very well and it is easy to follow. The age of the play should not prevent it from being studied in school. English and Literature classes should study A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen because it makes reading plays more enjoyable and understandable.
             A Doll's House is a three-act play that takes place in the Helmer residence. The two main characters are Torvald and Nora Helmer, a married couple who have a strange and unhealthy relationship. Other characters include Nils Krogstad, the banker with a bad reputation, and Kristine Linde, an old friend of Nora's who is looking for a job. Nora Helmer is a spoiled lady. She has been pampered all of her life, first by her father, and then by Torvald. Although she tries very hard to focus on others, she only cares about herself. One example of this selfishness is shown in a conversation between Nora and Mrs. Linde, "I won't be selfish today. I must think only about your affairs today. But there's just one thing I really must tell you. Have you heard about the great stroke of luck we've had in the last few days?" (Ibsen 1119). She doesn't even have to care for her own children; she has a nanny who is with them all the time. The only time she spends with them is for an occasional game, where she plays the role of a playmate, not a mother. She rarely leaves the house, mostly because she doesn't have to do errands. In fact, she really doesn't have many responsibilities at all. Nora's attitude makes a complete turnaround in the end however, when she realizes that the way she has been living her life is not the way she wants to live it anymore.
             Torvald doesn't know, but Nora owes a
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