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ftrebelo's review against another edition
3.0
First things first: the play is beautifully written, with the characters leaping off the script. The way the plot moves through the opening and closing of doors helps guide the interplay of the various relationships. It's well paced, with the tension building until the last confrontation. I certainly found myself wanting to see a staged version.
My main problem in reading this was that I already knew the ending, and I'm afraid that made me increasingly irritated with the character of Nora, who is, of course, intensely childish.
My main problem in reading this was that I already knew the ending, and I'm afraid that made me increasingly irritated with the character of Nora, who is, of course, intensely childish.
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In fact, it was a pleasant surprise in the last scene to find Nora herself explaining the problem of her childishness to Helmer. But that's just the issue: in the end, her solution is just as childish! An aspect of maturity is to accept the consequences of your decisions and actions; instead, she effectively runs away.theuncultured's review against another edition
4.0
Helmer: Before all else, you are a wife and mother.
Nora: I don’t believe that any longer. I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human being, just as you are — or, at all events, that I must try and become one.
A Doll's House was widely controversial when it first premiered in Denmark in 1879. The major theme here is a woman who has dedicated her life in accordance to her father's opinions and then again her marriage to her husband's tastes and fancies, until she finally decides to step out of the "house" to find her own talents. In this semi-charming play, Henrik Ibsen portrays a time where equal opportunities (or at least something close to that) do not exist for women, and an awkward society that drives a wedge between the nature of men and women and their obvious needs for survival.
This is an excellent read and will always be completely relevant.
Nora: I don’t believe that any longer. I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human being, just as you are — or, at all events, that I must try and become one.
A Doll's House was widely controversial when it first premiered in Denmark in 1879. The major theme here is a woman who has dedicated her life in accordance to her father's opinions and then again her marriage to her husband's tastes and fancies, until she finally decides to step out of the "house" to find her own talents. In this semi-charming play, Henrik Ibsen portrays a time where equal opportunities (or at least something close to that) do not exist for women, and an awkward society that drives a wedge between the nature of men and women and their obvious needs for survival.
This is an excellent read and will always be completely relevant.
scrollingbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I was curious to read this book as an example of mens' attitude to women in the 19th century, and how it was beginning to change. Although a play, the text was surprisingly readable. It gave a glimpse into a different world where women were possessions and to think or act independently resulted in being patrionised or treated like a naughty child.
imsleepy7's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
lisajayne_02's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.0
starscarlet76's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
abhishekjain's review against another edition
4.0
It is a good play. Really good keeping in mind the time it was written. I never heard of Henrik Ibsen (forgive my limited literary knowledge) but this one got me. I wikied this guy and boom - he is considered the best since Shakespeare. He definitely could. I haven't read so many from so many playwrights so it would be wrong to acknowledge such a statement. However what I can say about him and this work of him is that they both are really good.
The play builds up slow and the most importantly connects you to all the characters well. You need to feel the emotions well and for that you have to connect. I must confess that the theme is not at all unique. The play comes out as unique. The characters totally flipped out in the end showing a completely new or maybe a different dimension in them. This was pretty appeasing. I loved how the play ended. I was taken a little by surprise. ACT 3 was very intense and it justified the slow buildup in ACT 1 and 2. It is a short play so I think if you want to read something good in a small time this could be a nice pick.
The play builds up slow and the most importantly connects you to all the characters well. You need to feel the emotions well and for that you have to connect. I must confess that the theme is not at all unique. The play comes out as unique. The characters totally flipped out in the end showing a completely new or maybe a different dimension in them. This was pretty appeasing. I loved how the play ended. I was taken a little by surprise. ACT 3 was very intense and it justified the slow buildup in ACT 1 and 2. It is a short play so I think if you want to read something good in a small time this could be a nice pick.
starmanorbit's review against another edition
3.0
I need a psychoanalysis of Nora and this relationship
lilyr2023's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75