Hester Prynne Character Analysis

Both characters Nora Helmer and Hester Prynne faced obstacles and gained knowledge about who they are as women, along with learning how to become independent. Throughout these stories relationships were at risk, challenges were faced, and the roles of a woman were revealed. Nora and Hester both faced adversity for their decisions they made during their period of time. Judgement was shown to both these characters due to some of the actions they made. If Hester was to give advice to Nora on the actions she made and challenges she faced, I think Hester would advise her to stay true to herself and do what she thinks is best for not well- being and family. Nora’s relationship with Torvald was weird and uncomfortable. Nora was not only his wife, but someone he could boss around and call names. In this relationship Nora came off as someone Torvald …show more content…
Nora should not be treated like a doll or child while being in a marriage. The major advice to Nora would be to hold your ground and no be afraid to speak up. If those things are not able to happen then it might be time to reassure your in a reliable marriage. Along with marriage, Nora faced conflicts within money and the cult of domesticity. Nora struggled with money and hiding it from Torvald which is definitely not something she should have to do if she was in a comfortable and safe marriage. The cult of domesticity was shown majorly throughout the story and could relate back to Nora. When Hester is with Nora she would tell her that it is okay and she knows it is hard to be in this kind of relationship. Hester fears Nora does not know of the world outside of her house and advises her to become a confident women and demand some freedom in her life. I think Hester would be somewhat similar to Nora and how she handled these conflicts. In Nora's situation, Hester most likely respond the same way Nora did with being in this confusing