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roxanne_beznosiuk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Terminal illness
Minor: Classism, Sexual harassment, Sexism, and Sexual content
katewhite77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I would not have attempted a play like this were it not for the Audrey guide holding my head throughout and giving me extra context.
Moderate: Gaslighting, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
potterpav's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
lleer's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
phantomgecko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
But no! Instead, against all my expectations, my girl dropped him and decided to live for herself.
This play is from the 70s. The 1870s. And wow.
Ibsen denied this was a feminist work, but...idk death of the author and whatever.
5 stars
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
stephriggs25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Racism
cloudyowls's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
ashley_1206's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
theaceofpages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Classism
mariekejee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
As for the story itself: for a play written by a man in the 19th century, it is a surprisingly feminist one. This is the story of Nora Helmer, who we initially see as a frivolous and cheerful woman, happily married with lovely children, but come to understand as being coddled and confined in her marriage. She is not being taken seriously by her husband, rather seen as a pretty thing to take care of, the same as she was treated by her father. It takes a great crisis for her to realise this, and to reclaim her autonomy.
The ending is a surprising but powerful one:
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts