THE EMERGENCE OF “NEW WOMAN” WITHIN MARRIAGES IN THE PLAY A DOLL’S HOUSE BY HENRIK IBSEN

Abstract

This dissertation examines and unravels the intricacies of the difficulties that some women have to be acceptable in every way and have to put their lines in concern just to fulfill the urge of their husband, family and mainly society. It will explores the complex relationship within the context of contemporary society between marriage, social participation, and reputation in Henrik Ibsen‘s A Doll’s House(1879). An analysis is conducted on the intricate dynamics of marital relationships and the significant role of reputation in shaping individual identities. The play portrayed marriage as a façade, dominated by surface-level interactions and societal pressures rather than genuine emotional bonds. This work highlights the reality of marriage through women perspective within the society where they are manipulated by the society and their husbands and how they grapples with the complexities of identity formation amidst the societal expectations. The experiences of women differ according to the culture and societies in which they live. This research contributes to the literature on the evolution of selfhood and realization of women inquired into the study reflecting the play‘s characters with 19 th century. The purpose of this study is an attempt to identify the commitment as depicted in the play and pervades through the character Nora and other characters, this work desires the reader to understand and reflect on their own selfhood, identity, privileges and responsibilities in combating societal expectations and patriarchal system. Keywords: Social Norms, Marriage, Patriarchal system, Gender equality, self-discovery.