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This paper investigates the role of women and their right in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll's House (1879). Ibsen, one of the world’s greatest dramatists, is considered as the father of modern drama, and as one of the great supporters of women. He never calls himself a feminist, and he is more a humanist. There are indeed plenty of feminist tendencies in his plays. Based on Simone de Beauvoir’s concept of woman as “the Other,” this paper will show the untrue system of marriage, stressing on individuality of women and fighting for their freedom, in addition protesting to all restrictions in society. Under the impact of Ibsen’s ideology, individuality and humanity are the most important social issues which are developed in his works. All social instructions and conventions are the enemy of every individual because they restrict the characters’ personal identity and their freedom. In particular, Ibsen expands this outlook on the women’s position whose individuality and freedom are taken by ...
A Critical Analysis on Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House according to Feminist Point of View
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Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House is one of the best literature work of literary history. Here we find my modern philosophy to readjust our mind and diction. A Doll's House mainly a play written by Ibsen but as its value, it has become, more than just a play. It has become a new dimension for women freedom. By this play, we come to the inner feelings and the sprit of Women's mind. In my study on A Doll's House I have tried to go through a deep analysis on Nora Helmer's, other female characters and there circumstance in play. But when I get into it I feel a vivid description of that times women is needed. I discuss almost every aspect regarding Henric Ibsen's A Doll's House. And objective was to find out the message of Henric Ibsen in his play. In his play we find a light in the long tunnel or the crimson flash on the eastern sky after a long night . Here we find the voice of women freedom and refusing the force full domination of male society over women. From this play we get a clear path of a new era that women would be self dependent and she would able to express her feelings , thoughts according to her will. As Nora Helmer's last reaction towards society in the play , her decision may be judged wrong by many person but it's the right answer towards the male dominated society we live. The freedom form the bindings, form the chain of emotional black mailing , from the life which called Dolls life. After rejecting the dolls life Nora become human being as she wanted to be form the since day she has realized she is just a doll in the society and just living life to full fill other man wish . Henric Ibsen is very much clear and 4187 Ariful Insan Emon-A Critical Analysis on Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House according to Feminist Point of View successful in his this play called A Doll's House. This play is still inspires millions of readers all over the world and regarded one of the best feminist masterpiece of all time. Nora has become virtually a name of sprit in the women freedom.
A Feministic Approach to Nora of Henric Ibsen’s A Doll’s House
British Journal of Arts and Humanities, 2019
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Purpose of the Study: This research paper attempts to examine the play A Doll’s House through the perspective of challenges faced by the protagonist against moral authority and censorship and her resilience in the face of difficulties. Methodology: The research paper proposes to make use of the secondary data including related articles and web sources. The data collected are words, phrases, clauses, and sentences related to women's problems and their struggles found in the play. Main Findings: Nora revolts against male-formulated social structure repressing women in the name of religion, conventions, and breaks the framework set up by men and she dashes for a liberated life. The finding of the study is that through the play, we learn how important the interplay of religion and free spirit is to Nora’s evolution. Applications: This paper can be used by literary scholars and students. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research paper has used the contrasting forces of moral o...
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