Seven short essays and a research paper combining two of the essays

1. Biographical information on Ibsen—Concluding sentence: Sub-thesis, his play and Nora. 2. Nora’s treatment by her father and Nora’s treatment by her husband Torvald. 3. Nora’s treatment by Krogstad. 4. Nora’s contrast with Christine

INTRO: Females in Conflict

Yet another voice to champion the cause of inequality of the sexes is Henrik Ibsen. Writing at the end of the nineteenth century in Victorian Norway, his play A Doll House utilizes the format of a playwright to convey through the use of evolving characters different political and social messages. When analyzing A Doll House’s protagonist, Nora, her interactions with the other characters depicts both indirect and direct social and political commentaries on the treatment of women in that time period, especially in its treatment of male dominance over women and the desire of women to be independent thinkers deserving of respect (“Henrik Ibsen”). This is demonstrated through Nora’s treatment by both her husband and her father, her dealings with Krogstad, and in her contrast with her friend Christine.

A DOLL HOUSE JOURNAL ENTRY #15

1. What is the significance of the title? 2. Is Ibsen an early feminist? Explain. 3. How do Christine and Nora compare/contrast? 4. Is Torvald a good man? Is Krogstad a moral man? What role does Dr. Rank play? 5. How do you feel about Nora abandoning her children?