... A Doll House examines a woman's struggle for independence in her marriage and social world. Through the use of character change, Ibsen conveys his theme that by breaking away from all social expectations, we can be true to ourselves. When Ibsen presents Nora Helmer, we see a "perfect" wife, who lives in a "perfect" house with a "perfect" husband and children ... save Torvald's life. "She has committed forgery and she is proud of it, for she did it out of love for her husband, to save his life" (Ibsen "Notes" 1613). A woman borrowing money during this time period is unheard of. As Kristin...

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• Grade Level: High School