A Doll's House - Helmer and Nora p23-28
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- Created on: 27-10-17 12:52
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- Nora and Helmer (p.23-28)
- Dynamic between them
- Helmer uses money as a means to control Nora
- Example: Helmer tries to become more liked by Nora by offeringher money 'guess what I've got here!'
- Nora uses flirtation/manipulation to persuade Helmer
- Example: (in the stage direction) - 'plays with buttons; not looking at him' when asking for money
- Relationship appears similar to that of a father and daughter
- Example: (when telling off Nora) Helmer 'wags his finger'.
- Example: The pet names Helmer gives Nora e.g. 'my little songbird'
- Helmer uses money as a means to control Nora
- Gender roles/stereotypes
- Men
- Husband in power
- Example: Helmer orders Nora 'you'll have to'
- Husband in power
- Women
- Wife is subordinate to husband
- Example: Helmet refers to Nora as his possession 'my'
- Doesn't have an understanding of money
- Example: Helmer tries to educate Nora about money in very simple language 'No debts! Never borrow!'
- Wife is subordinate to husband
- Men
- Dynamic between them
- Husband in power
- Example: Helmer orders Nora 'you'll have to'
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