a dolls house Flashcards
1
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symbolism of torvalds nicknames
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- his childlike perception of Nora
- dehumanising
- gender stereotypes / discrimination
- connotes inferiority, weakness and helplessness
2
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symbolism of the mailbox keys
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- he’s in control of them, always has them
- symbolises control in their marriage
3
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symbolism of domestication
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- Nora always gravitates towards the stove as if the pull of submissive domestication is too strong
- put in her place in society
4
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symbolism of Mrs linde
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- allows the cycle of domestication to continue
- she espouses the views of womanhood
- complete opposite of Nora
- women have become indoctrinated into thinking they have no personal freedom
- women don’t work for themselves, but for others
5
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symbolism of Nora’s costume
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- her whole life is a mere facade, simply a dress up game
- taking off costume: metaphorically stripped the patriarchal shackles and abandoned inauthentic patriarchal marriage
- removing costume of lies, showing her true self
6
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symbolism of Nora slamming the door
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- closing this chapter of her life
- leaves torvald to be alone in a patriarchal society
- representing women’s revolutionary future in seeking challenges, identity and dignity
7
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symbolism of the title
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- they are all mere toys in a dolls house
- whole life is a facade / game
- no real sense of self just possessions
8
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theme of marriage
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- true marriage is a joining of equals
- married in a patriarchal society were the man has the power of the relationship
- in wedlock they cannot be who they truly are and live in a mere facade
9
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theme of women and femininity
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- torvald has particular views on women (childlike, can’t handle work / power / money)
- submissive / dominant over them
- Nora eventually breaks free of the stereotypes
10
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theme of men and masculinity
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- must be providers, bear the burdens
- must be infallible kings
- torvald is a prisoner / product of a patriarchal society
11
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theme of the home
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- appears to be a happy household
- all a mere facade
- more of a prison than a shelter
12
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theme of reputation
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- obsessed with reputations and other peoples opinions
- set in a private home but the public eye is always looking in and taken into account for
13
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theme of lies and deceit
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- web of lies gets too tight for the weak marriage to bear
14
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theme of money
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- how much money you have defines you
- women are not allowed to be in charge of money
- key feature of society
- causes all of the problems in the play
15
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describe Nora in the beginning
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- mischievous: act of rebellion (lying about sweets)
- appears to be happy, thankful, cheerful, caring
- very submissive, kindhearted, childlike, naive
- appears to genuinely love torvald and that they have a venue and affectionate relationship
16
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describe torvald in the beginning
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- he distrusts his wife with money
- incredibly condescending, demeaning, patronising towards Nora (treats her like a child, nicknames)
- dominant partner in the marriage
- appears to care for his families future
- more educated / worldly than Nora
17
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describe the stereotypes of women
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- need saving by a strong man
- same as children and need to be taken care of by a man
- aren’t intelligent and spend money carelessly
- weak and can’t do things without a man
- objects and men own them
- women should be mothers and spend time with their children and doing domesticated activities
18
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symbolism of macaroons
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- secrecy and lies
- innocent act of rebellion / deceit
