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Contemplating Nora, 2005.
This paper examines Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" and looks at its structure in comparison to Aristotle's philosophies.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper offers an analysis of the play 'A Doll's House' using the criteria from Aristotle, and considering modern thought in the work. It details the criteria set forth in Aristotle's 'Poetics', and answers each element of the philosopher's criteria with examples of adherence or non-conformance. There are seven citations throughout the paper with various opinions of the play, or the theories being discussed.
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"Considered a controversial play by many at its opening in Denmark in 1879, 'A Doll's House', by Henrik Ibsen accomplished what no theatrical work had done prior to its time. It demonstrated the life of a woman who was imprisoned in her marriage, and made to be a living object, rather than a true human being. While many critics have noted that the play could not have followed the criteria set down by Aristotle in 'The Poetics' for tragedies because of its negligence in adhering to logic, it is not this element of the structure that Ibsen ignored in his production."
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Contemplating Habitas, 2006.
A discussion regarding Bourdieu's habitas theory.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses how Bourdieu, in his habitas theory, seems fixated with the idea that people are purely subject to the whims of the greater society or the external forces of cultural and social interaction. Additionally, he seems to misconstrue the context that free market economies and, by extension, free market societies, operate under. That is, Bourdieu completely sublimates the behavior of the individual to the greater societal forces about him or her. According to the paper, Bourdieu believes that individuals are subject solely to the codes, conventions, mores, and folkways of the greater structural framework of society. Yet, this completely evades a full accounting of what a free market economy and free market society truly is. The paper argues that it is not that one or the other, free market principles or habitas, is more correct or applicable than the other; merely that one cannot be completely disregarded at the expense of the other.
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Nora as a Theorist, 2006.
An examination of Nora, a character in Henrik Ibsen's play, "A Doll's House", in light of the theories of Karl Marx and Max Weber.
5,809 words (approx. 23.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 139.95
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The paper explains that Marx and Weber both had theories of alienation and authority. It shows that they both thought that men had been alienated from their natural selves. The paper explains that Marx thought it was because men had been subordinated by economics and technology and had given up their power to produce and that Weber believed that men became alienated from themselves when they formed organizations or bureaucracies. The writer discusses that Nora, the main character in "A Doll's House", is a sort of doll to her husband, Torvald. The writer explains that Nora loses her own sense of self as she subordinates herself to Torvald's authority in all things. The writer states that Nora is a theorist in the same way that Marx and Weber are because, when she realizes that she is alienated from herself and that she has an unresolved conflict because of this, she confronts her husband and leaves him, her children and her lifestyle. In conclusion, the writer posits that Nora would have made Karl Marx proud by her decision to leave everything she has ever known to start a new life without the conflict and alienation that she had become accustomed to.
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Abstract
Karl Marx' Theory of Alienation
Max Weber's Theory of Authority
Marx and Weber
"A Doll's House"
Analysis of Nora as a Theorist
Conclusion
References
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"The key part that Weber and Marx seem to agree on, though, is that there are people in authority in society, and people who are not in authority. This causes conflict and a sense of alienation for some people. While they vary in the reasons why this causes alienation, and they vary on why some men come to be in authority, they firmly agree on the problem. It is merely the solution and the cause of the problem where they diverge. The conflict and problems that they discuss can be seen in Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House"."
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Nora, 2002.
A discussion of how playwrights criticize society by having characters who represent some social class or ideological position through an analysis of various literary works all linked by a protagonist called Nora.
2,084 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses how dramatists often criticize society through the characters and situations they depict on stage. In particular it looks at the way these characters are shaped by the society in which they live and how they behave because of the conflict that develops between their psychology and their personality as well as the demands of society. It evaluates how the same is true of novelists and fiction writers and how the process can be seen by reference to several women coincidentally named Nora, in three in plays by J.M. Synge, George Bernard Shaw and Sean O'Casey and a real-life Nora who served as model for the character of Gretta Conroy in James Joyce's "The Dead." It also analyzes how they can all be compared to the prototypical middle-class woman emerging from her cocoon, Nora in "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen.
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"Sean O'Casey wanted to be a voice for a new Ireland, but after The Plough and the Stars was rejected by the very audience for which it was written because of its unsympathetic portrayal of those involved in the Easter Rebellion, O'Casey left Ireland for Britain. Interestingly, the play has become one of those most performed in Ireland since that time. The 1916 rebellion is the background for the play, and it was a period of disturbance in Irish history. The play begins in 1915 and prepares for the tragedy to come in 1916. Nora and Clitheroe are introduced by Fluther Good and Mrs. Gogan. This Nora has not been married long, and she and her husband are beginning to quarrel. She is unhappy living in a tenement house and would also like to dress in better clothing than Jack can afford."
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Nora in "A Doll's House", 2005.
A study of the character of Nora in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House".
1,876 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper deals with Nora Helmer's heroic struggle to free herself from the oppressive domination and control of her husband, Torvald. It portrays Nora's attempt to assert her own identity and independence in the face of what she considers societal and marital imprisonment. It shows the the essence of the story is Nora's journey from an enforced and artificial child-like existence to her own personal declaration of independence in the world.
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"In his play A Doll's House, Henrik Ibsen portrays, in a general sense, the oppressed and powerless role of women in a male dominated society. In a more particular sense, Ibsen dramatizes the story of one woman's struggle to change her life in order to achieve a sense-of-self and independent identity in the face of social and personal oppression. For Nora Helmer, this struggle is the first step on a courageous personal quest. For most of the play, Nora is trapped in the traditional position of a woman in society. She is defined by her role as wife and mother. But by the end of the play, Nora undergoes a personal transformation and sets out on a journey of self -discovery. In undertaking this journey, Nora is not only demanding her own independence, in a real sense, but she is also a pioneer, in a symbolic sense, in asserting the rights and dignity of all women in society to be treated as the equal of men."
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"Contemplations", 2005.
An analysis of the themes of Anne Bradstreet's poem, "Contemplations".
1,089 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper notes that Anne Bradstreet was a female Puritan poet who was not afraid to be open about her feelings in spite of the Puritan belief that it was unacceptable for a woman to openly express her feelings. The paper then examines how, in her poem "Contemplations", Bradstreet openly expressed her viewpoints about life, religion, and nature. Through the use of biblical scriptures and imagery concerning the beauty of nature, the paper analyzes how the overall idea of Anne Bradstreet's "Contemplations" is brilliantly conveyed throughout the thirty-three stanzas of the poem. The paper conclues that, by reading Bradstreet's work, one cannot bypass the primary message that man may not have the beauty and longevity of nature, but heavenly salvation triumphs over all earthy things.
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"Bradstreet had a very strong appreciation for nature and the beauty of God's creations. In the beginning stanzas of "Contemplations," she goes into great detail when describing the images she sees, such as the beautiful colors of the leaves that adorn the trees in the autumn. Paula Kopacz states, in her essay pertaining to this poem, that Bradstreet relates her experiences with the beauty of nature with her spiritual beliefs; if God created the wondrous things that exist in nature, then, indeed He must be a spectacular being (2). In stanza three, Bradstreet is filled with awe as she reflects on the strength and stature of an oak tree: "Then on a stately Oak I cast mine eye / Whose ruffling top the clouds seem to aspire" (Lines 22-23). She then ponders about the many hundreds of years the Oak tree has existed on the earth, and she, in turn, compares this to the short length of man's life. "
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Nora in "A Doll?s House", 2006.
A literary analysis of the character Nora in Ibsen's "A Doll's House".
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper studies Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", a three-act play which affords the audience an insightful perspective on one woman's epiphany. The paper's analysis focuses on the character of Nora Helmer who, when the story opens, appears to be the prototypical pampered wife. The paper dissects Nora's relationship to her husband, and comments on the changes in that relationship as a metaphor for the transformation of women's role in society. The paper also analyzes several literary techniques used by Ibsen in the play, including the retrospective technique to reveal important incidents from the past as the play progresses. Finally, the paper explores the feminist undertones of the play, and its commentary on the position of women in the late 19th century.
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"One soon learns that Nora is not quite the empty-headed spendthrift she appears. Rather, she has need of money in order to repay a debt owed Nils Krogstad from years past--one incurred in order to save her husband's life, but requiring that she forge her father's name. Her husband, of course, is completely unaware that all this has transpired. When Torvald assumes the bank presidency, Nora's creditor will lose his position there. So Krogstad threatens blackmail in an attempt to convince her to use her influence to save his job. Nora certainly tries, but Torvald is determined to dismiss Krogstad. The desperate man delivers a letter revealing his past association with the woman. After Torvald has read the letter and rejected Nora, Krogstad has a change of heart--at which point, so does Torvald. But it is too late. Nora realizes that her marriage to Torvald has never been a relationship between equals. She has lived with a stranger but cannot bear to continue as his mere toy, a doll in this doll's house. Nora leaves Torvald and her three children."
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Nora Helmer and Antigone, 2004.
A comparative study of Nora from Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" with Sophocles's "Antigone".
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This paper examines how the relationship between men and women as a topic has been discussed and dissected ever since man has had enough leisure time to examine his life. It looks at how there are some women who follow men?s law and how there are others who follow the dictates of their own conscience; such is the predicament and the choice of the characters, Nora Helmer in "A Doll?s House" and Antigone in "Antigone". It shows how Nora and Antigone are women living in the world of men and how their laws and moral imperatives are gender-linked.
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"Dramatists Szophokl?sz as well as Henrik Ibsen broke away from previously established theatrical traditions in their respective period. Sophocles revamped the structural aspects of his plays in contrast with other contemporary playwrights such as Aechylus and Euripid?sz. Ibsen departed from the melodramatic style which had been the accepted theater framework up to that time. Henrik Ibsen also began to expose realistic and themes of social and political nature, which became controversial issues among his contemporaries. Although some speak of Ibsen ?breaking new ground? when he designated Nora, a woman, as the protagonist and title character of A Doll?s House, Sophocles had done the precise same thing many centuries years before with Antigon?."
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Nora's Development in "A Doll's House", 2005.
A consideration of Nora as a developing character in Ibsen's "A Doll's House."
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This paper examines the character of Nora as a developing character in Henrik Ibsen's play, "A Doll's House". In particular, it examines how Nora deceives both herself and Torvald as she realizes she is more as a person than just a housewife.
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"In Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House the character of Nora undergoes a transformation during the play as she develops from a supposedly happy but unaware house wife to a woman who comes to understand her potential as an individual in her own right ."
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The Transformation of Nora Helmer, 2001.
Is Nora Helmer's decision to leave her family justified? This paper looks at the character in the Ibsen play, "A Doll's House".
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This essay analyzes the change in character of the protagonist, Nora Helmer, in Henrik Ibsen?s," A Doll's House". An alphabetized works cited is included, with reference to a critical review of the play.
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"Everyone experiences change. One might move far away from the town in which they grew up, or a best friend?s death could disrupt a person?s comfortable lifestyle. Hardly any changes, however, are as dramatic as the transformation in character of Nora Helmer, the protagonist in Henrik Ibsen?s A Doll House. Nora?s transformation from doll-like puppet to real-life human being concludes with her decision to leave her family. By leaving, she becomes the evidence for Ibsen?s idea that women should be free to discover their own true identities."
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Antigone and Nora, 2004.
This paper presents a comparison of the motives behind the actions of Antigone in Sophocles play "Antigone" and the actions of Nora Helmer in Ibsen's drama, "A Doll's House."
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper compares the motives behind the actions of Antigone in disobeying King Creon in Sophocles play "Antigone" and Nora Helmer's abandonment of her husband and family in Ibsen's drama, "A Doll's House."
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"The play "Antigone" by Sophocles and "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen show many elements in common with respect to their heroines. In "Antigone" Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, disobeys King Creon's orders of established law and buries her brother. In "A Doll's House" Nora rebels against her husband and confining role as housewife and mother and walks out on her family. Both women risk enormous odds by transgressing against civil and conventional law and both pay an enormous price."
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Nora Zeale Hurston, 2002.
A biography of writer Nora Zeale Hurston.
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This paper depicts the life and writings of Nora Zeale Hurston as a representation of its time and the influence she had.
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Emilia and Nora Compared, 2002.
Compares the character, Emilia from William Shakespeare's play, "Othello" and the character, Nora from Henrik Isben's "A Doll's House".
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This paper will contrast and compare Shakespeare's Emilia in "Othello" with Henrik Isben's Nora, who is the main character in his play called "A Doll's House". By evaluating the differences and similarities of these two women we can better understand the complexities that make them change so much in the stories that they are placed in. This analysis will reveal how they made these changes in the context of each other's similarities and differences.
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"A Doll's House:" Should Nora Have Left?, 2004.
This paper examines Nora's decision to leave her family after feeling betrayed by her husband.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper explores Nora's decision to leave her family after feeling betrayed by her husband from a feminist point of view.
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" A Doll's House is a powerful drama about a woman's need to be not just a wife and a mother but a full human being. As such it has been hailed as a visionary work and Ibsen has become seen as a kind of male precursor of feminism. Written in during a time of revolutionary upheaval in Europe, this play and Ibsen's work in general are also regarded as some of the earliest examples of modernism."
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Art: Donna Usher's "Contemplation", 2007.
This paper describes a contemporary artwork by Donna Usher tittled "Contemplation".
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This paper explains that Donna Usher's 1983 work "Contemplation", which is a multiplicity of depiction of Usher's thoughts, masterfully reflects her ability to blend human aspects with natural symbols. The author relates that the falling leaves fold to the base of the painting, melting from the background to the foreground like a thought. The paper points out that, with the background appearing to shift vertically from cool and bluish at the top to a white hue at the bottom and becoming increasingly sharper, the viewer sees that color clearly plays a pivotal role in this work. The author stresses that the only variety that Usher employs in the piece occurs both between the levels, which vary in size, background color and content, and between the leaves, which vary in form, crispness and value.
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"The form of a simple, spatially elongated leaf creeps throughout the piece, as if they are falling towards the ground. The light structure of the leaves, which appear infinitely thin, seem to fall and crumple at the base of each of the four rectangular segments into which the painting is divided. The leaves seem to form sloping edges down the sides of the painting towards each "floor," which is coated, lightly in the first two and more densely in the second two, in the blurred, leafy forms. It is obvious that Usher was trying to create a sense of depth by juxtaposing vivid and blurred leaves."
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