Marriage And Identity Flashcards
(8 cards)
What does a dolls house depict Nora’s transformation as
A transformation from obidience and insincere subservience in her role as a wife,to an independent and honest woman.
How is Nora’s own repressed identity portrayed through her character
Her repressed identity in her marriage is portrayed through her exaggerated characterisation which progresses into mental decline
How does the exposition present Nora and Tordvald’s marriage
It appears that Nora and Tordvald play roles and enjoy playing roles of husband and wife
-Nora’s need for perfection as a mistress and wife is depicted by her constant busyness with domestic chores
-She takes great pride in presenting Tordvald a perfect home
-Nora stresses her happiness,yet they revolve around Tordvald
How is tension signalled in Tordvald and Nora’s relationship
It is made clear that Nora is expected to obey Tordvald and behave in a way he deems suitable
-Nora also has to hide her own desires and thoughts from Tordvald
How is Tordvald’s love for Nora seen as superficial and based on her appearance only
-He asks her to stay for the “eyes of the world” despite her unhappiness
-He sees their marriage as a sign of success and respectability
-She says to Kristine she will tell her husband the truth when she is older and he no longer finds her attractive
How is Nora’s love shown as genuine
She defies him and the law to save his life
She is so horrified he will be dissapointed in her for considering suicide
How is Nora’s disillusionment with marriage foreshadowed
It’s foreshadowed in the rising action
-She asks Kristine if it’s possible for a wife not to love her husband
-She compares Tordvald to her father:He’s controlling
What was Ibsen’s intention behind a dolls house in terms of a commentary on marriage
-Ibsen expressed his concerns with the imbalance of power within patriarchal constructs
-Ibsen explores how patriarchal legal systems can lead to unhappy relationships that aren’t based on love
-A dolls house depicts the breakdown of a marriage dye to stereotypes that demean and disrespect personal identity
-Traditional marital constructs limit female agency
