Reviews with content warning for Sexism - A Doll's House

I was gonna stop at 3 stars because I found it to be a bit difficult to get through. However, I added another 0.5 stars andvconsidered bringing it up to 4 given the ending. There are a few moments that really shine through. I can see why it was ahead of its time and why it caused controversy. The themes of feeling trapped and feeling like a character in someone else's play will resonate with many people, especially many women. There still exists a lot of pressure to sacrifice yourself for others, especially in motherhood and heterosexual relationships. For many women, their sense of self is stripped away. Nora's husband belittles her and her father expected her to follow a certain path.

I think its important to know the story was based on a real woman, Laura Keiler, who did not appreciate the play. Her story is much more sad than Noras is.

This is worth getting into if you enjoy womens literature. It is a product of its time with moments that make it really worth it.

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avenx's review against another edition

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emotional reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

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prog51's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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ninahuynh's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Why have I not read this play before!! Read this for my IB student and fell in love with Ibsen's commentary. Yass, Nora! Leave his ass and live your life >.<

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