Dolls House Themes And Theatrics Essay - 2251 Words

Ever since quot;A Doll Housequot; first came to the stage in the 1880s, critics have argued vehemently about the Ibsens intentions while writing the play, and the ambivalence over the play confused not only the plays but also the audience: while some patrons praised the play, others stormed the stages in protest of Noras abandonment of her family. The difference of opinion ranged so far as to incite patron who, after reading reviews of the play that objected to the dialogue in the play, did not hear objectionable dialogues to accuse directors of censorship while in fact quot;not a word has been cutquot; and quot;the text they found so innocent contained every one of the enormities denounced by the criticsquot; (Archer 20). Aware†¦show more content†¦Not only the information about the loan break the appearance that the money for the trip came from Noras father, the news also shatters the illusions that Nora and Torvald have a perfect marriage and their home stands free from d ebt. Possibly the lights could be made a shad dimmer on the house to show that the perfect image of the home and the family which lives inside is quickly eroding. Nora proves to be a very crafty quot;squirrelquot; indeed: further proof of hidden reality occurs when Torvald accuses Nora of quot;throwing money aroundquot; (Ibsen 601). Because he is kept in the dark from Noras secret that she uses some of the money to make payments on the loan she took out, Torvald mistakenly characterizes Nora with prodigality and compares her to a quot;spendthriftquot; that quot;use up a frightful amount of moneyquot; (Ibsen 602). To him, all the money he gives Nora simply disappears into the house along with quot;all sorts of foolish thingsquot; and she just keeps coming back for more (Ibsen 602). To Torvald, it is inconceivable that his little skylark would ever go against his wishes. Not only does this scene portrays yet another contrast of reality with facades, it also underlines the important position money occupies as a central theme in this play. quot;A Doll Housequot; contains abundant references to money and numerous scenes in which exchanging ofShow MoreRelated Analysis Of Ibsens A Dolls House Essay1839 Words   |  8 PagesA Doll House A critical Analysis When Nora slammed the door shut in her dolls house in 1879, her message sent shockwaves around the world that persist to this day. I must stand quite alone, Nora declared after finding out that her ideal of life was just a imagination of her and that all her life had been build up by others peoples, specifically her husband and her dad ideas, opinions and tastes. Nora is the pampered wife of an aspiring bank manager Torvald Halmer. In a desperate attemptRead MoreAnalysis of Doll House Play Essay1916 Words   |  8 PagesMrs. Mary Rorke English 102 1st Nov. 2005 A Doll House A critical Analysis When Nora slammed the door shut in her dolls house in 1879, her message sent shockwaves around the world that persist to this day. I must stand quite alone, Nora declared after finding out that her ideal of life was just a imagination of her and that all her life had been build up by others peoples, specifically her husband and her dad ideas, opinions and tastes. Nora is the pampered wifeRead MoreComparing The Historical And Intellectual Circumstances Surrounding The Writing Of Two3390 Words   |  14 Pageswhere these defining acts can be found. The way the play is received is another measure of its impact, influence and historical value. Two plays that contrast in their forms but have created impact in their individual time are Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Tristan Tzara’s The Gas Heart. The focus of this essay will be to compare the two contrasting plays, in order to recognise, in spite of certain differences, the messages that both playwrights are voicing through the use of their characters andRead MoreArt History7818 Words   |  32 Pagesart #61607; Very few changes o Pg. 51 Ââ€" Mastaba #61607; Egyptian tomb #61607; Derived form Arabic word meaning foot stool #61607; Modeled after Egyptian houses only smaller and made of more permanent material • While houses were made of clay (adobe) tombs were made of bricks #61607; Bodys buried below ground, white top, house-like, structure, was used for prayer #61607; Ideally, reserved for one family, however the poor would often share o Pharaoh Ââ€" Egyptians Ruler #61607; At first