Summary of Introduction:- The Helmers relationship is not as shown in the exposition, Nora isn't as closely related to the typical nineteenth century housewife aas originally believed to be and Torvald is portrayed as the villain until his back story says otherwise.
Paragraph 1:-
~ The Helmer's marriage is portrayed as loving and playful...."is that my little skylark out there?"
~ However, the repetition of the words "skylark" and "squirrel" begins to appear as diminutive.
~ Torval is constantly showing his superiority to Nora...."[Torvald] playfully grabbing Nora's ear"
Paragraph 2:-
~ Protagonist Nora appears to enjoy Torvald's treatment....."humming happily"
~ Their social status is portrayed as upper-middle class "small bookcase with handsomely bounded books"
~ Seems content with her doll like exsistence
~ "Macaroons" contradict this observation
~ The loan she took out secretly also reinforces that Nora is a complex character.
~ Therefore Nora is independent, courageous and intelligent.
Paragraph 3:-
~ Nils Krogstad is displayed as "villain" as blackmailing Nora
~ However, Mrs Linde reveals his softer side and is seen in new light by audience.
Conclusion:-
~ Ibsen uses characters to show things are not always as they appear.
~ Helmers relationship ended in seperation
~ Nora became independent from a "doll" wife
~ Krogstad no longer villain but lonely man
Overall, I am pleased with my essay. Reading over it now, I understand now that in some instances I said too much plot and that brought down the register of my writing. I also need to relate back to question at the end of each paragraph but despite these things, I feel an improvement in my knowledge and understanding of the text and essay writing as a whole.
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