Premium Content Analysis of Ibsen's A Doll's House: Feminist or Humanist?
By Ashley J. Smith - December 12, 2003
Henrik Ibsen's well known play, A Doll's House, has long been considered a predominantly feminist work. The play focuses on the seemingly happy Helmers, Nora and Torvald, who appear to have an ideal life. Nora is charming, sweet, and stunningly beautiful, and Torvald is a wealthy and successful banker. Of course, the couple has gone through…
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