Henrik Isbens A Dolls House :: A Dolls House Essays

A Dolls House When the manoeuvre A Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen was first performed, society was much different, and the play shocked many people. Today we dont have quite the same problem, but a deeper look at the meaning of the play reveals that it is about problems themselves, not a specific issue. Perhaps a play about gay parenting, internet privacy, or AIDS in the workplace can strike chords of concern in our contemporary audience, and Ibsens works (perhaps) should be viewed in light of their impact upon social awareness rather than as purely historical pieces. If Noras story seems roughly archaic to us, because of our own enlightenment, then we can in a sense thank Ibsen for his pioneering work as a social conscience. Rather, what the play symbolizes about our necessitate in society, to communicate, and to work towards understanding and tolerance, are much more important issues to a modern day audience. It makes us wonder can we still bring from Ibsen? Yes we can. Many modern day values are presented in this family. Money is still such a vital role in society. If you dont have it your worthless, and if you do you are nice to have around. People need money, and still today they will go out of their way to get it. At the time Ibsens wrote and presented this play it was unheard of that a women COULD leave her family in pursuit of herself and her own happiness. Nowadays this idea is commonplace. Ibsen showed that women were first people, not just dolls, not a play thing for her husband. And that women are intelligent and had others needs then raising a family, and taking care of the home.