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A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen

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anastasia1373's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lyindis's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ayitadel0rto's review against another edition

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5.0

"Helmer: Ante todo eres esposa y madre.
Nora: Ya no creo en eso. Creo que ante todo soy un ser humano, igual que tú… o, al menos, debo intentar serlo."
AAAAA lo feliz y hermoso y satisfactorio y precioso q fue el final del tercer acto!!! te amo Nora,, what a woman

jagic's review against another edition

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5.0

This is very good.

madamebibiiche's review against another edition

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emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mariettula's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 classic empowerment stars

This is a near-perfect play. The majority of the characters are realized fully, they are true humans, with complex wants and needs. The doctor is driven by his most basic fears and wants, while also coming face to face with the ultimate feat- death. Torvald too is seen treating Nora like a child almost, trying to spoil her to keep her happy though that is not his true self. That gets revealed in the final act, with his outburst and the fear of losing complete (or any) control.

And then we have Nora. A classic heroine. A strong heroine, a thinking woman in a 20th century play. And she isn't the villain. For most of the play she is controlled by her circumstances. However, when the walls get too close and her fragile reality gets shattered, she is forced to face her situation: she has never been left the freedom to make her own choices. From her father's house to her husband's, her life was dictated for her. Until she finally puts her foot down.

In all honesty, Nora is one of the greatest theatrical characters ever created. And I wholeheartedly recommend this play to anyone remotely interested in theatre or even literature.