Essay Archive - A Doll House: Insights
A Doll House: Insights
In analysing the life and behaviors of this later 1800’s couple, it is important to understand the societal roles that men and women played. Men in this day, were supposed to be the leader of the house, making every desicion, and controling what went on in their household. As a matter of honor, the husband was supposed to keep his wife and children in subjection. All financial descisions and transactions were to be made by the husband. Society did not recognize female independance. In the play A Doll House by Henrik Ibsen, Nora was supposed to play the role....
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