A Woman's Subordinate Nature

A Doll's House is classified under the "second phase" of Henrik Ibsen's career. It was during this period that he made the transition from mythical and historical dramas to plays dealing with social problems. It was the first in a series investigating the tensions of family life. Written during the Victorian era, the controversial play featuring a female protagonist seeking individuality stirred up more controversy than any of his other works. In contrast to many dramas of Scandinavia in that time which depicted the role of women as the comforter, helper, and supporter of man, A Doll's House introduced a woman as having her own purposes and goals. The protagonist, Nora Helmer, progresses during the course of the play eventually to realize that she must discontinue the role of a doll and seek out her individuality.
David Thomas describes the initial image of Nora as that of a doll wife who revels in the thought of luxuries that can now be afforded,......

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Title: A Doll's House
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