Background
-based off real life events
-the role of men and women
-19th century law=women don't have equal rights; husband has complete control of everything therefore
very controversial to write about a wife leaving her husband and children
-all of the women are twistedly dependent on men
Themes
-expectations of women
-namecalling
-resisting societal expectations; being true to yourself
-dependence
Plot
1. Exposition: Christine comes and Helmer's new bank job. Relationship dynamic
2. Complication: Loan, Helmer's sickness, new job/power in relation to Krogstad, letter in the mailbox
3. Climax: Opening of Krogstad's letter and Helmer finally understands the circumstances
4. Resolution: Nora leaves everything
Characters: Nora (wife), Krogstad (owed debt from Nora), Christine (Nora's friend/widow/marries Krog), Helmer (husband), Dr. Rank
i thought this story was interesting because it portrayed a relationship that no girl would ever want to be in. i was actually happy with her decision to leave her husband and children because she actually did something for herself. She was not the stereotypical house wife anymore. she was in control of herself...no one controlled her anymore.
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