... , as "modern" women (at the time the play was written). Her upbringing, and her father's faults, have combined to make her into a person with a hidden and "incurable" disease: ignorance. Nora has been trained to get her way by manipulating men and using her charms to get what she needs. ... a parent-child relationship with her husband. When things took a turn, and she had to take over for her husband when he was ill, she did the best she could. Her actions showed, in the view of the time, her moral turpitude, her "poisoned blood." (NEED QUOTES) Some of the symbols and allusions to Nora .....

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... is usually set emotions that will take place no matter where the book is read. Berger commented that a person's background can affect the way they view a painting, well the same can be said about novels. Many people take books differently because of the way they can relate to the story. When ... the book the same way that reproducing paintings take away from the originals. A movie tells you what the characters look like and it does not leave much room for any thought for the viewer. When a person reads a book it stimulates the mind whereas a movie will not let you think on your own. ......

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... largely and prominently in the middle of the picture, as if to virtually jump out and execute a powerful drop-kick to the viewer right from the room. All these features led me to feel feelings of adoration for this the mystery figure, as if he might be a great ancient Greek god. Interestingly, ... afterlife. Superior powers from the mask would then protect them and give to the man or woman a safe journey. The mask on the fantasy man, painted with religious symbols and animal-type facial structures, reminds me of a familiar element in many folk and traditional ceremonies. A mask to the mys...

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