Henrik Ibsen's" Doll House".

A Doll's House <Tab/>In the play A DOLL'S HOUSE a variety of social themes are discussed, evoking thoughts about how women were treated and giving us a glimpse into the workings of a repressed and desperate 19th century housewife's mind. Throughout the play Ibsen provides us with many subtle and sometimes blatant symbols and metaphors that exemplify the depth of Torvald's love for his wife Nora. Through these examples we …showed first 75 words of 729 total…

…showed last 75 words of 729 total…failed horribly and this shows how Torvald regards Nora as a lesser being because she is a woman. <Tab/>Torvald Helmer loves his wife but cannot find the correct way to express the depth of his love to her. Communication problems, preconceived notions of assumed responsibilities and a preoccupation with career all contributed to Torvald's misplaced feelings of love for Nora. <Tab/> <Tab/>