A Doll's House Flashcards
1
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Torvald - character
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- Doll of society’s stereotypes
- The person who has access to money
- Cares more about his reputation rather than the wellbeing of his wife
- Has social power due to money, job, status
2
Q
Nora - character
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- Used as a doll-wife (ideal)
- Acts childish to being with throughout but in Act 3, she realises her self-worth and how Helmer doesn’t care for her the way she wants
3
Q
Key elements
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- Set in 1800s
- Follows Laws of Coverture (once a woman marries a man, she becomes one by her husband - part of his identity and no rights)
- ## Middle class society
