Essay Archive - One of A Doll's House: Secession From Society
One of A Doll's House: Secession From Society
One of A Doll's House's central theme is secession from society. It is
demonstrated by several of its characters breaking away from the social
standards of their time and acting on their own terms. No one character
demonstrates this better than Nora.
During the time in which the play took place society frowned upon women
asserting themselves. Women were supposed to play a role in which they
supported their husbands, took care of their children, and made sure
everything was perfect around the house. Work, politics, and decisions
were left to the males. Nora's ....
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