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A doll's house

Book • 1890
A Doll's House, a groundbreaking play by Henrik Ibsen, explores the themes of marriage, societal expectations, and female identity.

Nora Helmer, the protagonist, initially appears as a playful and submissive wife, but her character undergoes a profound transformation as she confronts the limitations of her role.

The play challenges the patriarchal norms of 19th-century society, highlighting the constraints placed upon women and their lack of autonomy.

Nora's eventual departure from her marriage is a radical act of self-discovery and a powerful statement about women's need for independence and self-realization.

Ibsen's work sparked significant debate and controversy upon its release, and it continues to be studied and performed worldwide.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Philip Pettit
when giving an example.
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322 | Philip Pettit on Language, Agency, Politics, and Freedom
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Liz Raddy
as a book found in Diffit.
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Spring Tool Time with Abbe Waldron | Ep. 51
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Tessa Thompson
as the first play by Ibsen she read, influencing her perspective on motherhood and women's choices.
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Tessa Thompson on Finding What You Want (What You Really, Really Want)
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Kate Sloan
as a play about a housewife trapped in servitude to her domineering husband.
Natural Kinklinations
Mentioned by Kirsten Shepherd-Barr as an example of Ibsen's technique of revealing past action through dialogue.
Modern Drama – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 37

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