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"A Doll's House ", 2008.
A review of the timeless and universal relevance of the Norwegian author Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" (1789).
1,103 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper discusses Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" which seems to only have to do with 1960's and 1970's era women's issues when many women were still struggling to be equal, at work or as persons in their own right. The paper notes then many women found it difficult to enter professions like medicine or engineering which were dominated by men. There was also more social pressure on women to marry, have children, take care of a home and 'know their place.' The paper comments that much has changed since then and that Ibsen's "A Doll's House" remains relevant and that it is not only a play about women's rights even if that seems its most obvious focus. The paper notes that "A Doll's House" can be looked at freshly from the perspective of today's much different world - but also one in which pressures and expectations still exist, and one where men and women alike struggle perhaps now more than ever to find their authentic selves.
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"Nora is a stronger-minded woman than she appears and also one who knows for sure by the end of the play that it is more important to see and feel her authentic self than to keep up appearances by staying married to Torvald. Within life today such a state of mind can be found in many people seeking either a whole fresh start or even among those just wishing to develop a yet undeveloped talent, interest, or part of him or her self. Hollywood movies abound today about men and women alike who are fast-track executives or well-paid lawyers, physicians, or investment bankers but realize their lucrative profession is all wrong for them because they have entered it for the wrong reasons: money; prestige; pressure from parents or a wish to impress society. "
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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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"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", 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", 2007.
A review of Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House".
1,451 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House" holds an unsurpassed place in the history of women's emancipation movement. The fact that it was a man who wrote this and not a woman lends it even further credibility since it highlights the truth that pain and anguish of women are not only felt by women themselves but by all perceptive empathetic individuals. It examines how the play appeared in 1879 when women were still completely suppressed and success of marriage was dependent on women's obedience, subservience and silence and how it was in such times that Ibsen came forward with a completely refreshing viewpoint on the issue.
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"Females like Nora did not find heavy presence in literature and the few cases where they did, social norms still heavily influenced their acceptance. For this reason Nora's role gained immense significance in theatrical circles especially among the younger generation, many of who accepted Nora's words as their pearls of wisdom. She became a role model for younger women and the importance of her role in triggering the revolution for emancipation cannot be denied. Critics feel that subjugation of women in the 19th century could be attributed to their financial dependence. Since they were not participating in the economic activity, they had only their husbands to rely on for monetary assistance."
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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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"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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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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"A Doll's House", 2003.
An analysis of the significance played by money in Ibsen's "A Doll's House."
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the significance played by money in Ibsen's play, "A Doll's House." It looks at the characterization of Nora as a possession and the issue of male power. The paper also examines Nora's actions and her rejection of her life as a "doll," no matter what hardships, economic for example, that await her.
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"Money plays an important role in A Doll's House. Many people view money as playing a significant role in A Doll's House because of Nora's secret over forging loan documents. While this action will play a catalyst in Nora's dramatic decision ..."
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Ibsen's "A Doll's House", 2006.
An analysis of the significance of the title of Henrik Ibsen's play "A Doll's House".
1,442 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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Henrik Ibsen entitled his play "dukkehjem", i.e., a doll's home. It is the original anonymous English translator who introduced the "doll's house". This paper argues that both titles were deliberately chosen as a direct indication of the different significance that the author and the translator respectively, wished it to give to the play.
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"Nora is stereotyped to the end, and beyond: she theatrically threatens to suicide, she expects Torvald to "come forward and take everything upon [himself] and say: I am the guilty one" (70) only so that she could make another glorious sacrifice and when he doesn't, she pouts: "I had been living with a stranger and had borne him three children" (70) (not "with him", but "borne him" children). It is also the stereotyped immature-female who just runs away, giving no thought to how she will survive out there but insisting she would "receive nothing from stranger" (71), declaring she'll stay at Christine's (taking for granted she'll accept) then storming out of the house. And storm she did: the final stage direction is "the sound of a door is heard from below" - given that people have been coming and going throughout the play,and not once the door is heard, for Torvald (and the audience) to hear it from below, Nora must have slammed it, highlighting her theatrical exit. "
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"The Doll's House", 2002.
A literary review of "The Doll's House" focusing on the character on Nora.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper purports that Nora is right in leaving her husband and children. Nora is a victim of oppression and of patriarchy. Her life has been a doll house that she must leave in order to find herself.
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"A Doll's House", 2007.
An analysis of the plot in "A Doll's House," by Henrik Ibsen.
731 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses how Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House," underscores the need of a woman to be liberated and to be a person before becoming a wife and mother. The paper describes the story-line of the play and how Ibsen presents his plot to his audience. The paper discusses the character of Nora and her husband and how their personalities are portrayed by Ibsen.
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"Helmer refuses to oblige and turns down numerous requests by Nora. This results in an infuriated Krogstad writing a letter to Helmer, revealing Nora's secret. As luck would have it, as soon as the letter to Helmer is posted, Krogstad gets back with the love of his life and decides to withdraw the letter. However Kristine tells him not to do so since she wants the secret out so Nora could see for herself how her husband took the news convinced that "a woman who has once sold herself for another's sake, doesn't do it a second time" Kristine had seen that there was some tension between the two due to this little secret and she sincerely wanted them to get over with it and move on. She insists that letter be posted and this leads to the climax."
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A Doll's House: The Legacy of Weakness, 2002.
An analysis of Henrik Ibsen's play, "A Doll's House".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines Henrik Ibsen's play, A Doll's House, and analyzes the theme that weakness and corruption are passed from generation to generation.
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Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", 2005.
This paper discusses that, in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", patriarchal femininity is shown to be an inaccurate reflection of humanity.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explains that the first theme of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" is the significance of money within the patriarchal family system, which reinforces the notion of the male being the member of the household in charge of earning and doling out money. The author points out that Nora eventually realizes that she has the same role, which she played in her father's home; she remains an interesting figure-piece to be put on display without receiving true love. The paper relates that Nora's abandonment of her children can be perceived as a sacrifice for their benefit because Nora believes that her false role could rub-off on her children, which will lead them to the same hollow life she has.
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"This is what prompts Nora to begin to divulge her secret dealings: she is affronted that another woman would look at her and be fooled by her role as Torvald's "little featherhead." The fact that she tells Mrs. Linde about the loan after this, reveals that she believes her experience in the real, troubling world to be more valuable than the sheltered scope of her life's apparent accomplishments--husband, children, and money. This is how the feminine role begins to crack for Nora: she encounters a woman whom, according to the patriarchal rule of society, she should pity; but instead, she is somehow envious of Mrs. Linde's experience, as well as defensive of her own."
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