This three-act play was first performed in 1879. At that time, the outcome of the story would have been novel and before its time. However, today it seems dated. It was written by the very gifted Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen. If you do crossword puzzles, you are likely familiar with this writer because his plays often serve as crossword clues.
Nora loves her husband, Torvald. Years ago, when he was ill and needed to go to Italy to rest and recover, Nora borrowed the money for the trip without her husband's knowledge. This becomes a problem in this story. Torvald loves treating his wife like a doll; he enjoys escorting her around to their friends. He does not expect Nora to be able to think for herself, and when the secret comes out, Torvald becomes ugly. With sudden insight, Nora decides she has had enough.
I found it strange that Nora acceded to Torvald's cooing and treating her like an object (for his attention), only to decide she had a spine and take a stand suddenly. There wasn't enough time in the play for her to show that she was emerging from the cocoon Torvald's attention had wrapped her in.
Nora loves her husband, Torvald. Years ago, when he was ill and needed to go to Italy to rest and recover, Nora borrowed the money for the trip without her husband's knowledge. This becomes a problem in this story. Torvald loves treating his wife like a doll; he enjoys escorting her around to their friends. He does not expect Nora to be able to think for herself, and when the secret comes out, Torvald becomes ugly. With sudden insight, Nora decides she has had enough.
I found it strange that Nora acceded to Torvald's cooing and treating her like an object (for his attention), only to decide she had a spine and take a stand suddenly. There wasn't enough time in the play for her to show that she was emerging from the cocoon Torvald's attention had wrapped her in.
