Analysis Of The Unseen Truth In A Dollhouse By Henrik Ibsen

Ruchit Patel Professor Bonds English 112-11 20 July 2017 The Unseen Truth in A Dollhouse A Dollhouse by Henrik Ibsen is a play that focuses on the women empowerment, basically in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. In today’s era, both women and men rub shoulders together in every field. But when Heneik Ibsen wrote this play in 1879, women were considered powerless. Not every woman in the society had ability to decide the outcome. Divorce was not the option, women were obliged to live the way society demanded. As years go by, society views also changed and women are not only considered â€Å"housewife† but considered a symbol of strength. Nora is the protagonist of the play, is overwhelming controlled and emotionally tortured by†¦show more content†¦20-23). Torvald’s refusal to borrow money shows the character of a strong independent man. But, after reading the first letter written by Krogstad, Torvald calls Nora a â€Å"foolish woman† (3. 305). He blames Nora’s father for Nora’s ‘’want of prin ciple’’ (3. 235-236) and blames her of having no religion and no morality. He even calls Nora a ‘’miserable creature’’ (3. 232). By saying so, Torvald makes a very bad impression on their relationship. As a husband Torvald’s responsibility was to appreciate and help Nora. But the harsh behavior of her husband provoked Nora to leave her house. Nora’s departure will undoubtedly be a costly decision. Whether, the children will be better off is questionable. Although the Helmer’s children are raised by a nurse and their own parents are virtually strangers to them, completely severing paternal bonds can have unforeseen consequences. As Dr. Rank’s father anticipated that his promiscuity would have lifelong and fatal effects on his son. Similarly, Nora cannot predict how her absence will influence her children. However, it is a matter of self-preservation for Nora: she cannot continue to deny her own growth while encouraging growth from her children. Nora realizes that she is indeed not fit to be either a true mother or a wife due to her innocence and lack of self-education. Nora’s ultimate decision to leave the house is justifiable. Nora feels that she is utterly trapped in