How Does Nora Change Throughout The Play
Nora is the main leading character of “A Doll House”. She seems to be a happy woman at the start of the play as she shows her affection towards Torvald. Like every woman she shows her excitement about the extra money of Torvald’s new job. She also enjoys the company of her children and friends. She does not seem to be unhappy with her life and relations.
At the start it seems that Nora is like a lighthearted, immature girl who does not have the knowledge of the world. She appears to be an innocent woman who is very obedient to her husband.
But with the progresses of the play, her character totally changes as she discloses different aspects of her personality. By the advent of the play we come to know that she is not a silly girl as Trovald …show more content…
As in start she thinks that after paying her complete debt she will become free. This can be the freedom from the hard work and labor which she has to bear for repaying debt or, the fear of the secret to be disclosed to her husband. She also believes that she will be free to perform her domestic responsibilities and to devote her complete time to her family.
But when Krogstad starts to blackmail her, she starts thinking about her life in different way. That incident changes her idea of freedom. She starts questioning from herself whether she is leading a satisfied life in Torvald’s house. She thinks whether she is happy with an authoritative and arrogant husband.
At the end of the play, Nora finds a new perception of freedom. She decides to live a life with her own desires, imaginations, and individuality.
Nora’s concept of freedom seems to be very attractive and meaningful but it cannot be followed in reality. In my view, Nora’s self realization and concept of freedom is worthless. No one can live a life alone. We have to rely on others for many reasons. To spend a smooth life we have to follow a give and take policy. We cannot live in isolation. No doubt, our relations are very demanding and one has to scarify one’s desire to keep the relation, but these relations are also a source of pleasure and happiness for a
At the start it seems that Nora is like a lighthearted, immature girl who does not have the knowledge of the world. She appears to be an innocent woman who is very obedient to her husband.
But with the progresses of the play, her character totally changes as she discloses different aspects of her personality. By the advent of the play we come to know that she is not a silly girl as Trovald …show more content…
As in start she thinks that after paying her complete debt she will become free. This can be the freedom from the hard work and labor which she has to bear for repaying debt or, the fear of the secret to be disclosed to her husband. She also believes that she will be free to perform her domestic responsibilities and to devote her complete time to her family.
But when Krogstad starts to blackmail her, she starts thinking about her life in different way. That incident changes her idea of freedom. She starts questioning from herself whether she is leading a satisfied life in Torvald’s house. She thinks whether she is happy with an authoritative and arrogant husband.
At the end of the play, Nora finds a new perception of freedom. She decides to live a life with her own desires, imaginations, and individuality.
Nora’s concept of freedom seems to be very attractive and meaningful but it cannot be followed in reality. In my view, Nora’s self realization and concept of freedom is worthless. No one can live a life alone. We have to rely on others for many reasons. To spend a smooth life we have to follow a give and take policy. We cannot live in isolation. No doubt, our relations are very demanding and one has to scarify one’s desire to keep the relation, but these relations are also a source of pleasure and happiness for a