essay writing
Budget: $10 – $30 CAD
You need to write a formal essay on Henrik Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s. Your essay should be approximately 1000-1250 words in length and contain evidence in the form of quotations. You will write a formal essay (ex. introduction w/ thesis statement, 2-3 body paragraphs, conclusion, and Works Cited page). No added research is needed for this paper, but if you choose to use any secondary sources (including websites like Sparknotes, etc., you MUST cite them as both in-text citation and in your reference page).
Suggested Essay Topics: (pick only ONE topic from ONE of the course texts to answer in your essay).
Topics on A Doll's House
1. A Doll's House has been described as a 'social problem play.' In other words, it is about a real and burning social issue of the 19th century, when the play was written. In your essay, identify what this problem is and explain what Nora does as a possible solution to the problem.
2. In your essay, identify the antagonist or villain. Is there more than one? Who or what is the opposing force in the way of Nora's personal growth and self-fulfillment?
3. What is the main cause(s) of failure in Helmer and Nora's marriage? What would they need to do in order to repair their relationship?
4. Explain the stereotypical gender roles of the male breadwinner and the ideal Victorian housewife. In what ways do Helmer and Nora fit these stereotypical gender roles? In what ways do they defy these roles?
5. Compare and contrast Nora and Kristine. What do the similarities and differences between these characters?
6. Discuss the theme of appearance versus reality in the play. How do certain characters appear at the beginning of the play and how does your impression of the change by the end of the play?
7. What or who do you blame for Nora's tragic downfall? To what extent do you think she is responsible for her own tragic outcome? Or do you see her as a victim of circumstance? Explain your interpretation.
8. What is the significance of all the bird references in the play? (Ex. Why does Torvald call Nora "skylark," "songbird" or refer to her as a frightened dove"?). Is there a thematic significance to all this bird imagery?
Suggested Essay Topics: (pick only ONE topic from ONE of the course texts to answer in your essay).
Topics on A Doll's House
1. A Doll's House has been described as a 'social problem play.' In other words, it is about a real and burning social issue of the 19th century, when the play was written. In your essay, identify what this problem is and explain what Nora does as a possible solution to the problem.
2. In your essay, identify the antagonist or villain. Is there more than one? Who or what is the opposing force in the way of Nora's personal growth and self-fulfillment?
3. What is the main cause(s) of failure in Helmer and Nora's marriage? What would they need to do in order to repair their relationship?
4. Explain the stereotypical gender roles of the male breadwinner and the ideal Victorian housewife. In what ways do Helmer and Nora fit these stereotypical gender roles? In what ways do they defy these roles?
5. Compare and contrast Nora and Kristine. What do the similarities and differences between these characters?
6. Discuss the theme of appearance versus reality in the play. How do certain characters appear at the beginning of the play and how does your impression of the change by the end of the play?
7. What or who do you blame for Nora's tragic downfall? To what extent do you think she is responsible for her own tragic outcome? Or do you see her as a victim of circumstance? Explain your interpretation.
8. What is the significance of all the bird references in the play? (Ex. Why does Torvald call Nora "skylark," "songbird" or refer to her as a frightened dove"?). Is there a thematic significance to all this bird imagery?