Essays On Play

This essay discusses how Ibsen depicts women in his works and explores the reasons behind his specific portrayal. It also examines the influence of the societal context of Ibsen’s time on his representation of women. The essay argues that Ibsen presents women as capable and independent individuals, reflecting his desire for society to accept this […]

In Henrik Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s House, there is a clear presence of serious social commentary. This play not only critiques the time period, but also offers few solutions. It specifically criticizes the society of the time for its hierarchical structure that prioritizes male dominance. Through well-crafted characters, the play highlights issues of power, control, […]

Love is considered significant by some but not the most important thing in life. However, two characters, Nora Helmer from “A Doll House” and Jay Gatsby from “The Great Gatsby,” prioritize love. Despite their similar experiences with love, Nora is seen as more empathetic because of her bravery, kindness, and innocence. In contrast, Gatsby is […]

The role of minor character, Mrs. Linde, Ismene, Krogstad and Haemon in developing the themes of the play A Doll’s House written by Henrik Ibsen in 19th century AD and Antigone by Sophocles in 5th century BC. The story of the protagonist is sometimes best developed by the presence of minor characters. Generally the minor […]

On the 21st of July I saw a performance of ‘A Doll’s house’ written by Herrick Ibsen in the Young Vic theatre in London, directed by Carrie Cracknell. The play highlights a woman’s battle with everyday life in the 1870’s (presumably. ) The plays is based around the protagonist Nora’s struggle with Krogstad , who […]

Suppression of women was a serious issue in several countries over the past few centuries. The women of Spain and Norway were suppressed at the time the two plays A Doll’s House and The House of Bernarda Alba were written. Although this issue has improved in most countries, it still is occurring in some countries. […]

The following piece is based on the play written by Henrik Ibsen namely, A Doll’s House. This a creative piece of writing in a form of a diary entry written by the protagonist of the story, Nora. She is displeased by the life she lives and as an act of despair she runs away to […]

According to the Columbia Encyclopedia, realism in literature is an approach that attempts to describe life without idealization or romantic subjectivity. Realism has been chiefly concerned with the commonplaces of everyday life among the middle and lower classes, where character is a product of social factors and environment is the integral element in the dramatic […]

This essay aims to compare the play A Dolls House (1879) by Henrik Ibsen with the lyrics of Tupac Shakur’s song Brenda’s Got a Baby (1991). Brenda’s Got a Baby is featured in Tupac’s first album ‘2pacalypse.’ The main similarity between the two works is their exploration of sexism and the subordinate position of women. […]

Throughout the evolution of literature, Greek through Modern, exposition has remained vital to the comprehension of literary work. In most pieces, contemporary or not, the author uses exposition to provide background information on main characters or past important events. Exposition can help to explain a character’s motive, personality or relationships with others. In Jean Anouilh’s […]

Henrik Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s House, features the character of Nora Helmer, who experiences a significant transformation that leads her to possess a progressive belief system and self-awareness far beyond her contemporaries. Initially, Nora identifies herself as her father’s daughter and later as Torvald Helmer’s wife, reflecting the mindset of women in her time. Ultimately, […]

In Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, a character named Gregor undergoes a sudden metamorphosis and transforms into a revolting bug, causing great repulsion among his family members. Despite attempting to coexist with his family and preserve his previous connections, Gregor ultimately perishes due to the absence of affection and the injuries inflicted upon him by his […]

It is evident that in Henrik’s play “A Doll’s House,” women lack the ability to pursue personal freedom without relying on male characters. The play revolves around a woman who recognizes her rights and strives for independence. Isben focuses on a woman who believes she knows herself well and seeks autonomy and power, until an […]

A Doll’s House, a play by Henrik Ibsen, tells the story of Nora, a young married woman who assumes a deceptive and self-indulgent role. Throughout the play, Ibsen sheds light on societal expectations for women through Nora’s portrayal as an ordinary housewife responsible for maintaining the household and caring for the children. This embodies the […]

In Catherine Mansfield’s ” The Doll’s house”, the main theme is on the injustices and cruelty associated with class distinctions. Set in New Zealand sometime after it becomes a colony, Mansfield shows how the differences among social classes are closely adhered to. She also explores themes such as how the high class people take deliberate […]

Women’s oppression The two plays, A doll’s House, written by Henries Ibsen, and Death of a Salesman,written by Arthur Miller, included the theme of women’s role in society. Both plays depicted how the role of women in society at this time was. The women used for this theme in A Doll’s House include Nora, Mrs.. […]

Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a dramatic play that epitomizes the sacrificial role of women, parental and filial obligations, and the unreliability of appearances. The play illustrates the story of the Helmers family, introducing the role and purpose of each character. Moreover the play shows the advantages and limitations of the dramatic form. First […]

Both Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” and Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “Chronicles of a Death Foretold” begin in an unorthodox way, presenting the reader with an unexpected opening line that withdraws any initial suspense. In Beckett’s play, the antithesis of a usual opening line is used: “Nothing to be done”. Similarly, Marquez’s novel begins with “On […]

Waiting For Godot By Samuel Beckett “Nothing happens. Nobody comes, nobody goes. It’s awful. ” How far do you agree? Initially written in French in 1948 as “En Attendant Godot”, Samuel Beckett’s play was first staged in 1952, in Paris. It represents one of the most important movements of the twentieth century and is an […]

Samuel Beckett’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ is a typical example of what is referred to in literary terms as ‘Absurd Theatre’, a phrase referring to 20th century works that depict the absurdity of modern human creation, often with implicit reference to humanity’s loss or lack of religious, philosophical or cultural roots. Such works depict the individual […]

Within the play, Vladimir and Estrogon are situated in an isolated location where we encounter them waiting for the arrival of a person named Godot. The characters engage in dialogue regarding their anticipation of an individual whom they have never encountered, and ultimately remain uncertain of his attendance. As they wait, a peculiar man, Pozzo, […]

When it comes to writing an essay about Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett, there isn’t a perfect opening sentence. Through my research on the play, I’ve gradually realized this. A brief summary may suffice: two vagabonds wait at a tree for Godot, who ultimately never arrives. This premise seems straightforward enough, even to a […]