A Doll's House (1879), is a masterpiece of theatrical craft which, for the first time portrayed the tragic hypocrisy of Victorian middle class marriage on the stage. The play ushered in a new social era and "exploded like a bomb into contemporary life".
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, first performed in 1879, is a groundbreaking three-act play that explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and personal independence. The play centers on Nora Helmer, a seemingly happy wife and mother, who lives a comfortable but constrained life with her husband, Torvald, in their middle-class home. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Nora has been keeping a significant secret: she illegally borrowed money to save Torvald's life and has been working in secret to pay off the debt.
Nora’s world begins to unravel as the consequences of her actions come to light, leading to a series of confrontations that force her to question her marriage and her place in society. Ibsen's portrayal of Nora’s journey toward self-realization and independence was controversial at the time, as it challenged the traditional roles of women and the institution of marriage.
A Doll’s House is widely celebrated for its critical examination of 19th-century norms and its focus on the individual’s struggle for freedom. The play’s dramatic ending, in which Nora makes a bold and shocking decision, has sparked endless discussions and remains a powerful statement on the quest for personal autonomy.
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