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A Doll's House sparked massive controversy when it premiered, challenging... Show more
Ibsen himself knew he was creating something groundbreaking. In his 1878 notes, he highlighted how society judges women by masculine standards, pointing out the fundamental sexism in Victorian legal and social systems. This wasn't just drama - it was social commentary disguised as entertainment.
The playwright was obsessed with realism and naturalism, wanting audiences to feel like they were watching real life unfold. He told August Lindbergh in 1883 that the play's power came from its authentic portrayal of everyday domestic situations, not theatrical melodrama.
Not everyone appreciated this approach. Norwegian professor Frederik Peterson complained that the play lacked the uplifting mood that drama was supposed to provide. He argued society needed "divine ideality" rather than Ibsen's harsh truths about marriage and gender roles.
💡 Key Point: Ibsen deliberately broke theatrical conventions to expose uncomfortable social realities, making audiences question their own lives and relationships.
British critics were particularly divided about the play's impact. Conservative writer Clement Scott dismissed it in 1889, claiming English audiences would never accept Nora's radical theories about marriage and independence. Yet Danish playwright Erich Bogh praised its artistic mastery, noting how it achieved dramatic power without melodramatic tricks.
Female performers and critics saw something revolutionary in Ibsen's work. Elizabeth Robins, the first actress to play Hedda Gabler, wrote passionately about having "glorious actable stuff" that treated women as complex characters rather than simple stereotypes.
The play's focus on ordinary, relatable characters - "people one meets in the city" - made it particularly powerful. Critics like A.B. Walkley recognised that modern drama depended on women's stories, though others dismissed Ibsen's female characters as "unwomanly" and "unsexed."
💡 Key Point: The play's realistic portrayal of women's inner lives threatened traditional gender expectations, dividing critics along ideological lines.
Feminist writer Mona Caird used A Doll's House to support her radical arguments about marriage reform. In 1888, she argued that respectable marriage was just "woman-purchase" and that women needed economic independence to make free choices about relationships. Nora's departure symbolised this new vision of female autonomy.
Critics of the "New Woman" movement saw Ibsen's influence as dangerous. Hugh Stuttfield dismissed Ibsenite women as "mad" creatures trying to drive others insane, while Max Nordau called Nora's final speech "gospel for hysterics." These attacks revealed deep anxiety about changing gender roles.
Ironically, Ibsen himself rejected being labelled a feminist activist. At an 1898 women's rights gala, he insisted his task was simply to "portray human beings" rather than consciously advance women's causes. This stance disappointed some supporters but highlighted his commitment to realistic character development.
💡 Key Point: A Doll's House became a lightning rod in debates about women's rights, with critics using it to either champion or condemn social change.
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Thomas R
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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
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lily wilkes
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A Doll's House sparked massive controversy when it premiered, challenging Victorian ideas about marriage, women's roles, and society itself. Critics were split between those who praised Ibsen's revolutionary realism and those who condemned the play as dangerous to traditional values.
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Ibsen himself knew he was creating something groundbreaking. In his 1878 notes, he highlighted how society judges women by masculine standards, pointing out the fundamental sexism in Victorian legal and social systems. This wasn't just drama - it was social commentary disguised as entertainment.
The playwright was obsessed with realism and naturalism, wanting audiences to feel like they were watching real life unfold. He told August Lindbergh in 1883 that the play's power came from its authentic portrayal of everyday domestic situations, not theatrical melodrama.
Not everyone appreciated this approach. Norwegian professor Frederik Peterson complained that the play lacked the uplifting mood that drama was supposed to provide. He argued society needed "divine ideality" rather than Ibsen's harsh truths about marriage and gender roles.
💡 Key Point: Ibsen deliberately broke theatrical conventions to expose uncomfortable social realities, making audiences question their own lives and relationships.
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British critics were particularly divided about the play's impact. Conservative writer Clement Scott dismissed it in 1889, claiming English audiences would never accept Nora's radical theories about marriage and independence. Yet Danish playwright Erich Bogh praised its artistic mastery, noting how it achieved dramatic power without melodramatic tricks.
Female performers and critics saw something revolutionary in Ibsen's work. Elizabeth Robins, the first actress to play Hedda Gabler, wrote passionately about having "glorious actable stuff" that treated women as complex characters rather than simple stereotypes.
The play's focus on ordinary, relatable characters - "people one meets in the city" - made it particularly powerful. Critics like A.B. Walkley recognised that modern drama depended on women's stories, though others dismissed Ibsen's female characters as "unwomanly" and "unsexed."
💡 Key Point: The play's realistic portrayal of women's inner lives threatened traditional gender expectations, dividing critics along ideological lines.
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Feminist writer Mona Caird used A Doll's House to support her radical arguments about marriage reform. In 1888, she argued that respectable marriage was just "woman-purchase" and that women needed economic independence to make free choices about relationships. Nora's departure symbolised this new vision of female autonomy.
Critics of the "New Woman" movement saw Ibsen's influence as dangerous. Hugh Stuttfield dismissed Ibsenite women as "mad" creatures trying to drive others insane, while Max Nordau called Nora's final speech "gospel for hysterics." These attacks revealed deep anxiety about changing gender roles.
Ironically, Ibsen himself rejected being labelled a feminist activist. At an 1898 women's rights gala, he insisted his task was simply to "portray human beings" rather than consciously advance women's causes. This stance disappointed some supporters but highlighted his commitment to realistic character development.
💡 Key Point: A Doll's House became a lightning rod in debates about women's rights, with critics using it to either champion or condemn social change.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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