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Can someone help me by giving me some clues about this subject ? A Doll's House is full of references to dolls, puppets, and playthings. Trace these references throughout the play in order to discuss Ibsen's ideas about gender and societal roles.

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What was the role of Dr. Rank in your view?

Andrew Noselli Dr. Rank was, in part, meant to symbolize the many people who were in Ibsen's opinion, people who sought to tie Nora down through the forces of their …moreDr. Rank was, in part, meant to symbolize the many people who were in Ibsen's opinion, people who sought to tie Nora down through the forces of their attraction to her; the play of forces involving the bourgeois-constructed ideal of love not only confused Nora's sense-perceptions as a whole, but they eventually led to the denaturing of her ability to psychologically connect with both the people in her life and, in addition, her own self.(less)

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impact of Chritmas in plot?

Debbie Cathleene It's to show old life,close to liberation…moreIt's to show old life,close to liberation(less)

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Is the language fairly easy to understand?

Debbie Cathleene Yes it is,unless you read it once,you'll nother understand it
…moreYes it is,unless you read it once,you'll nother understand it
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How many pages is it? Can't seem to find a page count