Question

What significant action does Nora Helmer take in the play's controversial ending?

• A. She reconciles with her husband and decides to stay
• B. She plans a trip to visit her family
• C. She leaves her husband and children to find herself
• D. She starts a new business to support her family

Answer 1

Answer:

C. She leaves her husband and children to find herself

• In the controversial ending of A Doll's House, Nora Helmer decides to leave her husband, Torvald, and their children in order to find herself and gain independence.

• This decision shocked audiences at the time and was a bold critique of the societal expectations placed on women, particularly within the institution of marriage.

• Nora's action challenged traditional gender roles and made a lasting impact on the portrayal of women in literature.