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A Doll’s House by Herik Ibsen

A Doll’s House by Herik Ibsen. I. Introduction. Ibsen’s Style Lies and Truth. Major Themes. Living the authentic life vs. the convenient life(—Archetypal/Mythic) Men and Women— equality, respect, and the true marriage (Feminist). II. Major Themes (con’t.).

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A Doll’s House by Herik Ibsen

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  1. A Doll’s Houseby Herik Ibsen

  2. I. Introduction • Ibsen’s Style • Lies and Truth

  3. Major Themes • Living the authentic life vs. the convenient life(—Archetypal/Mythic) • Men and Women— equality, respect, and the true marriage (Feminist)

  4. II. Major Themes (con’t.) C. Money (Marxist theory) D. Duty to others vs Duty to Self:

  5. II. Major Themes (con’t.) E. Moral Theme 1. Contagion imagery 2. Sins of the parents 3. True sins of the parents

  6. II. Major Themes (con’t) F. Search for Identity (Psychological)

  7. II. Major Themes (con’t) • Archetypal/Mythic Theme • The search for truth (Oedipus) • The leaving of the family for enlightenment (see handout)

  8. III. Characters • Nora B. Torvald

  9. III. Characters • Mrs. Linde • Nils Krogstad • Dr. Rank

  10. IV. Symbolism • Setting 1. Helmers’ House 2. Christmas time B. forgery

  11. IV. Symbolism C. The Tarantela • The dress (costume) • Animal / pet imagery • Light and dark

  12. 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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