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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
To completely enjoy A Doll’s House, I think you have to remember its publication date of 1879. We take so many things for granted that are touched on in this play that to realize how unique it must have been to see it on stage at that time is a challenge. I listened to a full cast live version of the play and it was so well done that I was really able to visualize it on stage. Characterizations often are exaggerated in plays because we must be able to understand a lot just from the dialogue and soliloquy, which is a different experience than reading a novel. I found A Doll’s House to be a near perfect mix of emotions and a good blend of the silly and the serious. This play has stood the test of time as an early example of the changing face of marriage in the time period. If you like reading plays, it is highly recommended, especially the full cast audio with Calista Flockhart as Nora.
I actually really enjoyed this little play! There is something very Muriel Spark about the slightly chaotic events and I love that! There was definitely space for a more smooth development in Nora’s character but I honestly respect her for being the original i need to find myself girlie!
3.5
It was an interesting story with a lot of good character development and quite a surprising ending. I enjoyed it, and enjoyed Ibsen's take on men and women's place in society.
It was an interesting story with a lot of good character development and quite a surprising ending. I enjoyed it, and enjoyed Ibsen's take on men and women's place in society.
finally catching up to the backlog of plays i've read thus far in my mod drama class. a minute slay, but a slay nonetheless. despite an understanding of how influential this play was for its time, i can't say, as my prof would state, that my imagination was kidnapped. sry ibsen, i likely will not be re-reading by choice.
Yet another lesson in not reading the comments.
I thought the play was very good and I will try to see a production if and when I can. Nora is certainly an unusual heroine who makes an unusual choice that even the 21st century woman would be vilified for making. I think that's why it is still so shocking. But, really, if what you are seeking is equal dignity, you're going to break a few eggs.
I thought the play was very good and I will try to see a production if and when I can. Nora is certainly an unusual heroine who makes an unusual choice that even the 21st century woman would be vilified for making. I think that's why it is still so shocking. But, really, if what you are seeking is equal dignity, you're going to break a few eggs.
I didn't hate this play or anything but I do feel like the entire plot could have been adequately conveyed in 60 fewer pages, or better yet if it had actually been long enough to contain any kind of substantial plot at all. I understand that the significance of this play is due to it's radically controversial presentation of women (at the time), and I dont have any issues with the writing itself, but that doesn't really make up for the fact that there is next to no action, and a significant lack of characterisation for the other characters aside from Nora, throughout the entire play. I want to know more about the nurse! Or Mrs L, or the doctor, or just any of the characters actually. (Did the doctor die? It was unclear?)
Such a great play with twists and turns. Likely relatable to teenagers.