... Many critics are hesitant or entirely against associating these plays with feminism and what it stands for. Though a majority of critics claim that Ibsen's works do not fall into this genre, the dramatic structure and protagonists of A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler prove that these works are feminist in nature. Regardless of whether or not Ibsen considered himself or his ... traits that critics associate with Nora paint her as a crazed and delusional woman who is unworthy of serious analysis or value as a feminist icon due to her many character flaws. Joan Templeton, author of The Doll...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate