A Doll’s House In the ending of A Doll’s House play, Nora decided to leave her husband and children to find out what she really wants to do. Even though the play was made in 19th century, people still debate about the ending of A Doll’s House because Nora abandons not only her family, but also her obligation as wife and mother. However, _______________________________________, Nora’s decision can be justified.
In the begging of A Doll’s House, Nora and Torvald are shown as lovely and rich couple. Nora has a secret that she borrows money for saving Torvald when he gets sick by overworking. She thinks the debt is no worry, but old man Krogstad shows up and talks that he will blow up her secret to Torvald because his position was taken by Torvald. Nora was worried because Krogstad’s behavior would decrease Torvald reputation as a result of changing position like Krogstad. Nora is trying to hide the secret from Torvald, but he finally finds the secret and angers to Nora. However, Krogstad changes his mind and sends the debt paper to Torvald. Torvald is happy and forgives Nora, but she doesn’t forgive him because she thought he would know her effort. Nora decides to leave the house because she thinks she never has real marriage and being trade like a doll. Also, she wants to Torvald bag Nora to not leave, but she leave with her …show more content…
Different from contemporary society, women have less respect than men in 19th century society. Study.com shows that “Men were expected to live a public life, whether it was working in a factory or socializing with like-minded men ... On the other hand, women were usually expected to live their lives largely homebound, taking care of the cooking, cleaning, and child rearing. Free time for women was not supposed to be spent socializing…” (study.com). In other words, women were people who do not have choices to live their
In the begging of A Doll’s House, Nora and Torvald are shown as lovely and rich couple. Nora has a secret that she borrows money for saving Torvald when he gets sick by overworking. She thinks the debt is no worry, but old man Krogstad shows up and talks that he will blow up her secret to Torvald because his position was taken by Torvald. Nora was worried because Krogstad’s behavior would decrease Torvald reputation as a result of changing position like Krogstad. Nora is trying to hide the secret from Torvald, but he finally finds the secret and angers to Nora. However, Krogstad changes his mind and sends the debt paper to Torvald. Torvald is happy and forgives Nora, but she doesn’t forgive him because she thought he would know her effort. Nora decides to leave the house because she thinks she never has real marriage and being trade like a doll. Also, she wants to Torvald bag Nora to not leave, but she leave with her …show more content…
Different from contemporary society, women have less respect than men in 19th century society. Study.com shows that “Men were expected to live a public life, whether it was working in a factory or socializing with like-minded men ... On the other hand, women were usually expected to live their lives largely homebound, taking care of the cooking, cleaning, and child rearing. Free time for women was not supposed to be spent socializing…” (study.com). In other words, women were people who do not have choices to live their