This chapter presents the following content: Characters’ development during the play (female characters); Ibsen’s Doll’s House is anther representation of “the Social Lie and Duty”; critical analysis of language (Dialogues). | DRAMA II Modern Drama LECTURE 8 SYNOPSIS Thought provoking aspects I. Characters’ development during the play (female characters) Nora Mrs. Linde II. Ibsen’s Doll’s House is anther representation of “the Social Lie and Duty” III. Critical Analysis of Language (Dialogues) Feminine representation of development Dependence/Independence She likes having people depend on her, and independence does not seem to fulfill her. Ibsen seems to feel that the nature of their choices is not as important as the fact that both women make the choices themselves. Thinking Call! Do you find any development of the male characters? Torvald Krogstad “the Social Lie and Duty” Do you think Ibsen’s Doll’s House is anther return to his favorite subject, “the Social Lie and Duty”? Do we find any relation between both? The Social Lie and Duty IN "A Doll's House" Ibsen returns to the subject so vital to him,--the Social Lie and Duty,--this time as manifesting themselves in the sacred institution of the home and in the position of woman in her gilded cage. Household and the position of Women Nora is the beloved, adored wife of Torvald Helmer. He is an admirable man, rigidly honest, of high moral ideals, and passionately devoted to his wife and children. In short, a good man and an enviable husband. Almost every mother would be proud of such a match for her daughter, and the latter would consider herself fortunate to become the wife of such a man. Women’s attitude Nora, too, considers herself fortunate. Indeed, she worships her husband, believes in him implicitly, and is sure that if ever her safety should be menaced, Torvald, her idol, her god, would perform the miracle. When a woman loves as Nora does, nothing else matters; least of all, social, legal or moral considerations. Therefore, when her husband's life is threatened, it is no effort, it is joy for Nora to forge her father's name to a note and borrow 800 cronen on it, in order to take . | DRAMA II Modern Drama LECTURE 8 SYNOPSIS Thought provoking aspects I. Characters’ development during the play (female characters) Nora Mrs. Linde II. Ibsen’s Doll’s House is anther representation of “the Social Lie and Duty” III. Critical Analysis of Language (Dialogues) Feminine representation of development Dependence/Independence She likes having people depend on her, and independence does not seem to fulfill her. Ibsen seems to feel that the nature of their choices is not as important as the fact that both women make the choices themselves. Thinking Call! Do you find any development of the male characters? Torvald Krogstad “the Social Lie and Duty” Do you think Ibsen’s Doll’s House is anther return to his favorite subject, “the Social Lie and Duty”? Do we find any relation between both? The Social Lie and Duty IN "A Doll's House" Ibsen returns to the subject so vital to him,--the Social Lie and Duty,--this time as manifesting themselves .
