Posted by laura on October 23, 1997 at 15:29:01:
In Reply to: Ibsen's A dolls house posted by patricia on October 09, 1997 at 12:40:40:
: Just wondering what people thought of the play. Did you think that Nora was justified it tellling Torvald that she was terribly wronged by him and papa?
: I'm sure this can be seen many different ways but I'd appreciate it if you all told me your own personal views with reasons to back it up. Thanks a bunch.
Everyone must take responsibility for their own lives. Torvald and Nora were both "to blame" for giving in to the social values which were/are oppressive and
demeaning. I personally do not care for Nora. I believe she needs to take more responsibility for herself. She allowed herself to be treated in such a manner.
I believe she realizes this, which is admirable, but then she deserts her family. I don't believe this is the solution. It makes it sound like women can't
develop fully in society, and need to abandon it in order to find themselves. I'm rambling. To answer your question, no. While Torvald was certainly faulty, Nora
should look at herself before ping the blame. Just an opinion, and an under-developed one at that. Fill me in on flaws in logic.