The Awakening Of Nora In A Doll's House Analysis

Register to read the introduction… 596-597.) She becomes the perfect wife and mother. She pleases her husband in every way possible. She doesn't contradict his opinion. She still doesn't have an identity and is just the wife of Tovald Helmer. She builds her entire world around him and believes he is her hero who will always protect her as if she were a delicate flower. She puts her children and husband before herself. She believes, she only has value if she is a "good mother and wife." For the happiness of her family, she would risk anything. Towards this goal, she takes the chance of borrowing money without the consent of a man and forges her father's signature to save her husband's life. She only wants to protect the beautiful home they have …show more content…
She takes the very bold step of standing up against three powerful forces when she renounces her obligations to her husband, and society. She declares that these authorities will no longer dictate her responsibilities as a woman.

Nora: I don't believe in than anymore. I believe that before all else, I am a human being, no less that you or anyway, I ought to try to become one. I know the majority thinks you are right, Torvald, and plenty of books agree with you, too. But I can't go on believing what the majority says, or what's written in books. I have to think over these things myself and try to understand them. (11. 662-667)

Ibsen, through this controversial play, has an impact upon society's view of the subordinate position of women. By describing this role of woman, discussing its effects, and predicting a change in contemporary views, he stressed the importance of woman's realization of this believed inferiority. Woman should no longer be seen as the shadow of man, but a person in herself, with her own triumphs and