1. The effect of a sexist society
... this drama delineate this point. Each identity in his work breaks away from the social standards of their time and act on their own terms. Ibsenis, Rich and Lessing use symbols and characterization to illustrate the women in a male dominated society. Lessing's pervasive use of cats as symbols for Judith's wavering sense of independence offers a useful illumination of the story's ending and her decision ... ," and "Nora, Nora, just like a woman." At this time Nora is clearly being considered a property of some kind: "Mayn't I look at my dearest treasure? At all the beauty that belongs to ...
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- Approx Pages: 10
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- Grade Level: High School