Reflective review of the work: Doll House
Introduction.
Doll House is a theatrical gender work written in 1879 by the Norwegian playwright and poet Henrik Ibsen. Note that at the time when the work was written it was still thought that women did not have the same rights as men, and from the work their only task was to devote themselves to home tasks and the care of their family, having as main theme machismo; Precisely this reality is what the author reflects in his work making naturalism and realism notorious.
Undoubtedly, it can be said that his talent was to write novels that bother society, since in his characters the female psychological nuances of that time were exposed; represented in Nora’s life. Through dialogue I could infer that the scenario in which this work takes place is the house of the Helmer family, a cozy place, furnished with good taste, but without luxuries; where a series of conflicts develop where the only important thing for the characters are appearances and what will say about the people.
Developing.
Throughout the work I could realize that at the time the woman develops, she was not recognized, as it should be. Because Torvaldo’s machismo was evident; Since Nora was treated as a person forced to fulfill all her whims by her dedication to home and family, even if she only wanted a simple life next to her husband and children. In turn, the unrequited love of Dr. Rank to Nora can be seen; being an unhappy man to see how Torvaldo treated her.
The message I learned from the work, is that just thinking about itself and its interests can lose everything you love. This is evidenced when Nora realizes that she has been a doll all her life; Therefore, she decides to leave her house finally thinking about her happiness, implying Torvaldo that he leaves for how selfish he has been with her and that she is tired of that situation. Another teaching that transmits the work is not to be afraid of being who you are, and not letting ourselves be manipulated by someone else simply to please society; You simply have to dare to be who we really are.
Doll House, is one of the most recognized plays, written in 1879 by Henrik Ibsen. Ibsen was a very recognized playwright and poet at his time considered one of the theater’s renovators, for exposing the true face of the society of the time. It should be stressed that Ibsen is characterized by his naturalistic and realistic style; That is, one of the main attractions of dollhouse is the rawness and naturalness with which the dialogues between the characters are exposed.
Throughout the work, the reader can find several real -life issues that still exist today, one of the most obvious that is reflected in the work is machismo; And precisely the work Casa de Dolls is characterized by creating a dispute between readers, because the author announced his perspective on these controversial issues such as machismo, the good appearances that at that time was indispensable in society. However, not only factors, but also wanted to give a true meaning of happiness and love. In this work we know of Nora’s life, a woman, mother and wife dedicated fully to her husband and her children, as was the custom at that time.
Starting from the title you can see the way of writing of Ibsen. It is a metaphorical title, in view of comparing a dollhouse with the characters of the work and the facts that occur in it; In other words, Nora compares her with the wrist, since she was educated to appear a submissive woman, first of her father and after her husband; pretending a happy life as a doll.
In the work you can see two literary currents: realism and naturalism. Naturalism is identified by the naturalness of its characters both in the way of speaking, without using a striking language if not rather uses a cult language, as in acting. Realism is present at the time of representing a marriage of the time. Obviously, Ibsen’s style at dollhouse was absolutely novel for critics and readers of that time; Due to the modern and rebel representation of the protagonist.
Throughout the work we can appreciate 3 stages represented in each act. The first act, where the dilemma is presented; The second act in which the protagonist has a dilemma on the two facets of her, whether to continue pretending who everyone wants to be or reveal who she really is. And the last act that we find climax; since the protagonist decides to rebel and go in search of true happiness.
Establishing a relationship with the thought of Nicolás Machiavelli can be interpreted a reality of appearances. That is, as we had mentioned before, one of the main issues of this story was how good appearances are extremely important for society, since what mattered most was what they will say and what better always speak well of them. Similarly, we can make a comparison with Yerma a work of the Spanish theater written by Federico García Lorca in 1934, since his stories do not differentiate much. Although Yerma was published several years later and another place the role of women had not changed much; Since in this story the protagonist of her is also condemned to the care of home and children. Where what matters most is an image of the perfect wife.
On the other hand, at dollhouse, we have Nora who plays Torvaldo Helmer’s wife 8 years ago, who is the mother of three children and pretends to be happy with the lifestyle she carries. However, after all this happiness Nora keeps a secret that by cowardice she does not dare to tell anyone; And when she decided to tell Torvaldo that great secret about a loan she did, falsifying her father’s signature, due to her husband’s disease to pay her for her for her complete recovery. Although he did it for Torvaldo’s life, he treated her in the worst way based on insults, in a very derogatory way, consequently, to avoid bad comments among his friends and family, he decides to simulate a happy marriage.
Undoubtedly, language as a form of knowledge was the best way to convey a message to its readers. It was thanks to this work, it can be said that female emancipation was achieved. Due to this last decision that Nora made the author encouraged the readers of the time to forget the stereotypes established by society and initiate a new era of independence for women and thus be able to make their own decisions and pursue their dreams , something that was prevented at that time.
Also, in the work it is highlighted that language plays an important role for good communication, in this case in the relationship of a marriage. Lie free always talking to the truth in such a way that there is a confidence at the end and after that it is a relationship to support and trust each other.
The second theme we can also focus on is the machismo presented by the author among the characters, which is being developed with Nora’s dialogue with her husband. While it is true, Nora was never mistreated by her Torvaldo’s husband; However, she was treated as an object destined to be a submissive of her father, husband and children. She being devalued and victimized at all times without being able to face Torvaldo, since she had no opinion of her; However, we must bear in mind that Nora is a woman of the time, capricious and immature that her husband always depends on her.
In the same way, an analysis of the true meaning of happiness and love can be done. As the story progressed, this concept was transformed since the characters considered a world full of luxuries and wealth to the point where Nora believes in true happiness is in self-love and freedom of expression. On the other hand, there is true love that can also be contrasted with happiness, since not being able to love himself will never be able to love someone, for better, understanding and loving that a person is. It is evident the impact that this work had on readers, not only on women but also men, since by presenting the underestimation of man towards the woman, the author, Henrik Ibsen tries to give a life lesson to all humanity. Similarly, it shows a reality of couples that still is still seen among couples, within these distrust or interest.
conclusion.
In conclusion, it can be said that Henrik Ibsen not only focused on giving a message towards women, but also tried to promote other qualities and values not only towards such couples as he raised in Nora and Torvaldo Helmer but also towards society. In which, no genre is more or less than the other. Since, we are all in the ability to do the same things either as having good criteria about any topic or doing any activity. Although it is a work of several years ago, it should be mentioned that these topics ranked in the work such as machismo or distrust between couples are still living today the appearances either a good physicist, being of a social class of a social class high, among others; It is much more important to know how your personality or your knowledge is.
Bibliography
- Cano, j. R. (2016). McNbiografias.com.
- Ibsen, h. (1879). Doll’s House. Norway: Losada.
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