Torvald and Nora in in Ibsens A Dolls House :: A Doll’s House

The Character of Torvald and Nora in A Dolls suffer In Ibsens A Dolls House, in that respect be many clues that hint at the kind of marriage Nora and Torvald have. It seems that Nora is a type of doll that is controlled by Torvald. Nora is completely dependent on Torvald. His thoughts and movements are her thoughts and movements. Nora is a puppet who is dependent on its puppet master for all of its actions. The most obvious example of Torvalds physical control over Nora can be seen in his teaching of the tarantella. Nora pretends that she needs Torvald to teach her both move in order to relearn the dance. The reader knows that this is an act, but it still shows her complete submissiveness to Torvald. After he teaches her the dance, he proclaims Torvald. ...When you were dancing the tarantella, chasing, inviting--my blood was on fire I couldnt stand it any longer--thats why I brought you down so early-- Nora. Leave me now, Torvald. Please I dont necessitate all this. T orvald. What do you mean? Youre only playing your little teasing bird game with me arent you, Nora? Dont want to? Im your husband, arent I? (Isben 447) This shows that Torvald is more interested in Nora physically than emotionally. He feels that it is one of Noras main duties as his wife to physically pleasure him at his command. Torvald is non only demanding mentally and physically, but also financially. He does not trust Nora with money. He feels that she is incapable and too immature to handle a matter of such importance. Torvald sees Nora as a child. She is forever his little hedge sparrow or squirrel. On the rare occasion that Torvald does give Nora some money, he worries that she will waste it on candy, pastry or something else of Childish and useless value. Noras duties, in general, are restricted to caring for the children, doing housework, and working on her needlepoint. But overall, Noras most important responsibility is to please Torvald. This makes her role simil ar to that of a slave. The problem in A Dolls House does not lie with Torvald alone. Though he does not help the situation, he is a product of his society. In his society, females were confined in every itinerary imaginable.Torvald and Nora in in Ibsens A Dolls House A Dolls HouseThe Character of Torvald and Nora in A Dolls House In Ibsens A Dolls House, there are many clues that hint at the kind of marriage Nora and Torvald have. It seems that Nora is a type of doll that is controlled by Torvald. Nora is completely dependent on Torvald. His thoughts and movements are her thoughts and movements. Nora is a puppet who is dependent on its puppet master for all of its actions. The most obvious example of Torvalds physical control over Nora can be seen in his teaching of the tarantella. Nora pretends that she needs Torvald to teach her every move in order to relearn the dance. The reader knows that this is an act, but it still shows her complete submissiveness to Torvald. After he teaches her the dance, he proclaims Torvald. ...When you were dancing the tarantella, chasing, inviting--my blood was on fire I couldnt stand it any longer--thats why I brought you down so early-- Nora. Leave me now, Torvald. Please I dont want all this. Torvald. What do you mean? Youre only playing your little teasing bird game with me arent you, Nora? Dont want to? Im your husband, arent I? (Isben 447) This shows that Torvald is more interested in Nora physically than emotionally. He feels that it is one of Noras main duties as his wife to physically pleasure him at his command. Torvald is not only demanding mentally and physically, but also financially. He does not trust Nora with money. He feels that she is incapable and too immature to handle a matter of such importance. Torvald sees Nora as a child. She is forever his little sparrow or squirrel. On the rare occasion that Torvald does give Nora some money, he worries that she will waste it on candy, pastry or som ething else of Childish and useless value. Noras duties, in general, are restricted to caring for the children, doing housework, and working on her needlepoint. But overall, Noras most important responsibility is to please Torvald. This makes her role similar to that of a slave. The problem in A Dolls House does not lie with Torvald alone. Though he does not help the situation, he is a product of his society. In his society, females were confined in every way imaginable.