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A Doll’s House by Herik Ibsen
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I. Introduction Ibsen’s Style Lies and Truth
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Major Themes Living the authentic life vs. the convenient life(—Archetypal/Mythic) Men and Women— equality, respect, and the true marriage (Feminist)
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II. Major Themes (con’t.)
C. Money (Marxist theory) D. Duty to others vs Duty to Self:
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II. Major Themes (con’t.)
E. Moral Theme 1. Contagion imagery 2. Sins of the parents 3. True sins of the parents
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II. Major Themes (con’t)
F. Search for Identity (Psychological)
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II. Major Themes (con’t)
Archetypal/Mythic Theme The search for truth (Oedipus) The leaving of the family for enlightenment (see handout)
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III. Characters Nora B. Torvald
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III. Characters Mrs. Linde Nils Krogstad Dr. Rank
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IV. Symbolism Setting 1. Helmers’ House 2. Christmas time B. forgery
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IV. Symbolism C. The Tarantela The dress (costume)
Animal / pet imagery Light and dark
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V. Conclusion The Continuing Power of A Doll’s House
1. issues of respect 2. that miraculous thing: a True Marriage 3. gender issues 4. the birth of the soul— growth of consciousness
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