... Greek theatre and a highly controversial drama of nineteenth century Europe inhabit the same thematic territory. What links Antigone, by Sophocles, and A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen is their examination of relations between men and women. In both works, the major male character embodies an idea that, in turn, ... himself primarily as responsible for the financial welfare of his family and as a guardian for his wife. "We can"t afford to squander money." (Ibsen 138) Money is an important issue throughout this story and Torvald feels responsible for the income. He abhors the idea of finan...

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... learns. By embodying nobility, fallibility, downfall through flaw, and catharsis, Creon undoubtedly serves as a perfect example of the tragic hero's essence. In Ibsen's A Doll House, the tragic hero is not as easily distinguished. However, despite similarities between the plights of Nora and Torvald, Nora proves a better candidate. ... death saves her from any tragic suffering. Thus, the possibility of Antigone of being a tragic heroine is completely illogical. Torvald, from A Doll House, however, does personify enough essential tragic hero characteristics to join Nora in her role as a t...

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... praised. Yet , at times, it may also cause problems. The power of love can create impacts upon people, in which they have no control on the effects. Two plays, "A Doll's House", by Henrik Ibsen, and "Antigone", by Sophocles, illustrate the basis behind this quote. "Antigone", is a tragic play that takes place in Thebes. The sons of the great Oedipus, Eteocles and Polynices, have ... ). She has lost her son whom she dearly loved and cared for. Love has caused such tragedy in this play. The power of love may be severely underestimated at times. "A Doll's House", by Henrik Ibsen is a play t...

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Men and Women are Not Equal Ibsen's "A Doll's House- and Sophocles' "Antigone- are both significant in that they avoid the social temptation of using a man as a protagonist. Looking deeper into the stories, one can ... in a compromising situation and is forced to decide whether it is more important to follow that society dictates, or go with what they feel is moral and just. In "A Doll's House-, Nora must decide where the line between right and wrong is drawn. In order to save her husband's life, Nora forges her father's name on a promissory note. ... She was so absolutely sure that she woul...

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... deal with the issue of woman in society and the way they are seen in society are Antigone by Sophocles and A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen. We are introduced to the character Nora in Ibsen's play. Nora's character undergoes a change from first being a doll to becoming an individual who wants to find her own independence. Another feminine character is Antigone in Sophocles's play. Here you ... ...

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Nora and Antigone, True Tragic Heroines Sophocles" Antigone along with Ibsen's A Doll's House are plays that place the main characters in tough personal situations which must be overcame by personal strength. Both playwrights uncharacteristically use female protagonists, Nora and Antigone, which are placed ... by refusing to let her brother have a proper burial, he was defying the laws of the gods. Antigone ventures out of the laws of Creon and buries Polynices. Nora from A Doll's House also has to decide where the line should be drawn between right and wrong. She forged her father's signatu...

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... respond to this treatment. Most women would cower before the power of men, but a choice few speak out. In the stories "Antigone" and "A Doll's House", Antigone and Nora fight against the force of society. They stand up for what they believe and do not let society control them, as many of the ... her husband, even though she could most likely manage fin on her own. "Well, Torvald, I can't get along a bit with out your help," (Ibsen 27). Nora does not feel strong enough in her own beliefs to go against Torvald's. Because of the pressure she feels from society, Nora must always be obedient ...

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