Why Is A Doll's House Still Relevant

Two centuries later Ibsen’s ‘A Dolls House’ still draws significant attention and debate within society. The play has become widely recognized by feminist contemporaries and the character of Nora is described as “A symbol throughout the world, for women fighting for liberation and equality.” (Unesco). Knowing the contextual relevance and controversy the play caused for an audience of the nineteenth century affects my reading today. As it highlights the relevance of the roles of gender in society today, and the progression that has since occurred from the nineteenth century. Although women’s rights have largely been achieved and society has distanced itself further from the patriarchy towards equality; the play highlights significant aspects