... that "A maker in modern society, like certain insects, retires and dies once she has done her duty by propagating the race." (Zeineddine 10) In a Doll's House, Ibsen lets you know from the title that Nora is a doll, not a person living in a house. Nora, the main character, has gone from living under her father's rule to living under her husband's. She has never had any responsibilities or ... guns, living her life through others, and attempts to overcome her inactivity. The very title of this play, Hedda Gabbler, rather than Hedda Tasman, is a striking display of opinion by Ibsen. In a ...

• Word Count: 1887
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

... that "A maker in modern society, like certain insects, retires and dies once she has done her duty by propagating the race." (Zeineddine 10) In a Doll's House, Ibsen lets you know from the title that Nora is a doll, not a person living in a house. Nora, the main character, has gone from living under her father's rule to living under her husband's. She has never had any responsibilities or ... guns, living her life through others, and attempts to overcome her inactivity. The very title of this play, Hedda Gabbler, rather than Hedda Tasman, is a striking display of opinion by Ibsen. In a ...

• Word Count: 1783
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School