A Doll's House

Studied this one in a Modern Drama class back at Purdue. Considering the time this play was written, it is momentous: "The door slam heard around the world."

i read it when i was ten, and i didn't get it. then i learned some more about the history of being all opressed as a woman, and i...still didn't really feel like i got all that much out of this play. i'm usually interested in taking a look at moments in history which have passed, and pieces of culture that reflect times that aren't mine. but i just don't feel like this one has anything very...more

i read it when i was ten, and i didn't get it. then i learned some more about the history of being all opressed as a woman, and i...still didn't really feel like i got all that much out of this play. i'm usually interested in taking a look at moments in history which have passed, and pieces of culture that reflect times that aren't mine. but i just don't feel like this one has anything very interesting to say to the present.   hide

One of my favorite plays that depicts a young mom not know what she really wants in life. Everything was played out for her and she realizes what she has missed from all the decisions she DID NOT make herself. I'd love to actually SEE the play one day.

ER Ibsens stykke like aktuelt i dag? Ja, det er sikkert mange "Nora" som trenger å frigjøre seg fra en "Helmer".

It seems that Nora was a oner, her balls even brassier than those of Jane Eyre. Not Ibsen's greatest work, but so what/ It is 'simply' brilliant

Can't say I'm convinced by this part of the OU curriculum!

Everyone's gotta read this at some point in their life!

a wonderful play, especially from a historical point of view. the feminist undertone to this play is impossible to miss, but it is not the usual blatant lash. it discusses the subtle societal pressures of how a woman should act, which is still relevant to today's society. the play also addresses other ideas that are still relevant to us today. the questions posed at the end of the play about...more

a wonderful play, especially from a historical point of view. the feminist undertone to this play is impossible to miss, but it is not the usual blatant lash. it discusses the subtle societal pressures of how a woman should act, which is still relevant to today's society. the play also addresses other ideas that are still relevant to us today. the questions posed at the end of the play about honor in relation love are critical. the difference between a woman's love and a man's. the reader can relate to every feeling storming through nora. and the peace that follows the storm.   hide

great