...whole play. The title of Henrik Ibsen’s play, “A Doll’s House,” is symbolic in itself. The doll in the play would be Nora. Nora is in a mindless role of a plaything that first belongs to her father and then to Torvald. Nora play’s her part in the life but secretly wants more and is constantly reminded of how little control over her own life she has. An example of this is that after 8 years of marriage and three children, Torvald Helmer wags his finger at Nora and asks “Hasn’t Miss Sweet-Tooth been breaking the rules in town today ?” (Ibsen, 1897, p.)_Torvald speaks to Nora as a parent would speak to child in a condescending tone throughout the play. The title “A Doll’s House” is an ironic metaphor for what could be considered as more of a prison than a home for Nora who is really not expected to ever make decisions for herself or think for herself. In the last act Nora says that if perhaps your doll is taken away from you, indicating that he might learn to treat her with respect if she left him. In public Nora is a doll and a plaything that is discounted for not having an original thought. If one considers the fact that she financed the trip to Italy to save her husband’s life with the loan she took then her jail becomes more unbearable for...
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...Crystal Gleason Professor Kilguss Comparative Government April 18, 2014 Sweden: Not so Sweet on Drugs Located in Northern Europe, Sweden lies on the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula sharing boundaries with neighboring Denmark, Finland and Norway. Officially known as the kingdom of Sweden, by size it is the third largest country in the European Union with a population of 9.6 million. Sweden follows a parliamentary democratic form of government where the people elect representatives into parliament and they in turn elect a prime minister to lead the group. This Nordic country is known for its neutrality in times of conflict, and avoids making allies in times of peace. Sweden is an export-oriented country that’s economy is reliant on trade of a variety of goods with Europe and the rest of the world. The land of IKEA, meatballs, vodka and Vikings is often looked to as a role model due to its successful welfare policies and strong economy. Sweden takes care of its people with a cradle to the grave system, making sure all of its citizens have access to healthcare, higher education, and retirement benefits. The United States could benefit from looking at the successes of Sweden’s no tolerance approach to drugs. A recent news article from The Local titled, “Sweden’s Tough Drug Laws Leaves addicts behind” highlights Sweden’s zero tolerance approach towards drug use and its impact that it has had on the country. Sweden has some of the toughest drug laws...
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...Sweden Sweden is a Scandinavian country in northern Europe and it borders Norway and Finland, and is connected to Denmark by a bridge across the Öresund. Sweden is the third largest country in the European Union by area, with a total population of about 9.5 million people. Sweden is also the 55th largest country in the world. The country has a low population density with the population mostly concentrated to the southern half of the country. Sweden’s capital city is Stockholm, which is also the largest city. Sweden has been a member of the European Union since 1 January 1995. Today, Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy form of government and a highly developed economy. The year is divided in four distinct seasons’ with mild temperatures throughout the year. Temperatures vary greatly from north to south. The northern part of Sweden has a colder climate and longer winters than the southern part. However, Sweden is much warmer and dryer than many other places at similar latitude. The highest point is the mountain Kebnekaise. Around 65% of Sweden’s total land area is covered with forest. Sweden has 25 landscapes, based on culture, geography and history. The whole country is divided into three large lands, the northern Norrland, the central Svealand and southern Götaland. Gotland, Öland and Orust are Sweden’s three largest islands, and Vänern and Vättern are the largest lakes. Vänern is also the third largest lake in Europe. Children aged 1-5 years...
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...During the nineteenth century, many restrictions and limitations were place on women in society. Marital roles, social roles, and work roles were very different for women during the nineteenth century than they are today (Hartman, 1999). Henrik Isben’s playwright, “A Doll House”, actively voices women rights many years ago. The marital life Nora Helmer is portrayed throughout the play, conveying subordination, condemnation, sacrifice, and inequality that women felt from men in the roles that they were expected to accept and play in a very conventional society. During the 19th century, men were thought to be superior, while women as inferior beings (Barksdale, 2012). Nora Helmer The plays main character, Nora Helmer depicts women behavior during the nineteenth century. In the beginning of the play Nora seems to portray to the image of most women during her time. She is very submissive and obedient to her husband, Torvald. Nora leads a double life in the play as a sheltered wife of an attorney and an independent risk taker, At first, Nora seems happy and affectionately responds to Torvalds’s teasing. However, this is just an act of Nora Helmer that we all later discovered. During the nineteenth century, women could not conduct business affairs and had no control over family finances (Hartman, 1999). Permission to do so was sought from the husband before doing such acts. Nora, “the little featherbrain”, a nickname given by her Torvald was just the opposite of that (Isben...
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...Feminism in The Doll’s House & Hedda Gabler To an average reader, at first glance, Henrik Ibsen’s plays Hedda Gabler and A Doll’s House are just an entertaining read. However a more in-depth study of the text shows that throughout A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler Ibsen makes use of symbols, motifs and circular conclusions to demonstrate the development of two housewives throughout the late 19th century. One of the ways that Ibsen shows this is symbolism. Throughout Hedda Gabler the symbols that Ibsen presents are: the piano that Hedda plays shortly before her death, General Gabler’s two pistols, Tesman’s slippers, the portrait of General Gabler and the manuscript. The latter hangs in Tesman’s drawing room and it symbolizes the constant overlook of General Gabler. It also builds up a complex in Tesman, as the general is the man that Hedda loves and the man that he will never be. The portrait presents Hedda’s domination over Tesman as well, since it is his drawing room and yet it isn’t aunt Julle’s portrait that is hanging there it is Hedda’s fathers. General Gabler’s two pistols are amongst the most important symbols in the play. The two pistols represent, much like the portrait, the General’s power over the family even though he is deceased - this is proven, as it is the pistols that take Hedda’s life and that of her lover - which is also a case of circular conclusion, because Hedda has threatened others with her pistols before, and in Act One of the play Hedda says that at...
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...The Theme of Henrik Ibsen’s play “A Doll House” In Henrik Ibsen’s play “A Doll House,” there are many clues to the kind of marriage Nora and Torvald Helmer have. Nora appears to be a “doll” controlled by her husband. She relies on him for everything and is literally trapped in the domestic comfort of “a doll house.” Nora seems to be a silly, selfish girl, but she has made great sacrifices to save her husband's life and pay back her secret loan. By the end of the play, she has realized her true strength and strikes out as an independent woman refusing to accept the false values of a contemporary society which deny the worth of an individual’s personality. Ultimately, the theme of “A Doll House” revolves around the fact that a true marriage is a joining of equals, and that every human being has a need and a right to find out the kind of person he or she really is, and deserves the opportunity to become that person. The play focuses on the ways that women are perceived in their various roles, especially in marriage and motherhood. Throughout the play Torvald treats Nora as if she is a child instead of a wife. He coddles, pampers, and patronizes Nora calling her his “little lark” and “squirrel.” He demands respect from her and expects her to live with him being the strong, dominant husband, and herself the dutiful wife. Torvald, like the other men of their society, believe that it is the sacred duty of a woman to be a good wife and mother. Torvald tells Nora that women are responsible...
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...he Telenor ASA - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Telenor ASA - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy. Telenor is a provider of telecommunications services. The company's majority shareholding is held by the Norway government, with an ownership share of 54% at the end of FY2009. The company is also the largest provider of TV services in the Nordic region. It provides mobile services, fixed line services and broadband services. The company primarily operates in Norway. It is headquartered in Fornebu, Norway and employs 40,300 people. The company recorded revenues of NOK97,650 million ($15,623 million) during the financial year ended December 2009 (FY2009), an increase of 1.5% over FY2008. The operating profit of the company was NOK13,321 million ($2,131.2 million) in FY2009, a decrease of 15.2% over FY2008. Its net profit was NOK10,104 million ($1,616.5 million) in FY2009, a decrease of 31.8% over FY2008. Scope of the Report - Provides all the crucial information on Telenor ASA required for business and competitor intelligence needs - Contains a study of the major internal and external factors affecting Telenor ASA in the form of a SWOT analysis as well as a breakdown and examination of leading product revenue streams of Telenor ASA -Data is supplemented with details on Telenor...
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...The most obvious symbol is Nora as she represents being the doll of the family. She plays the perfect wife role where everything is perfect as long as she follows her husband’s wishes and demands. Torvald, Nora’s husband, plays with her like she is an object instead of a human being. Nora also represents the women of the 19th century who were judged and degraded because at the time, men and women were not treated equally. New Year’s Day is symbolic because the holiday serves as a time of joy and new beginnings; however, New Year’s is when Nora realized that she did not want to be a part of a doll’s house. They actually accomplished their plans of starting fresh, but this time they did it separately. I think the mailbox is a significant symbol because only Torvald had the key to it, which shows that he is controlling and powerful. It also represents the big secret Nora was keeping from her husband that sooner or later, he would find out. The macaroons simply represent the lies. Nora favoured macaroons and asked Torvald permission to have some as much as she could, but it the play, she lies about buying them. Torvald persuades Nora not to buy macaroons because they are tight with money, but Nora goes against his wishes and treats herself believing she deserved them. The letter that Nils Krogstad wrote for Torvald revealing Nora’s lies represent the reality of the whole situation. Krogstad’s letter not only disclosed that Nora had been keeping the secret of loaning but also...
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...Report on Doing Business in Norway Introduction This report provides all the information necessary for anyone intending to conduct business with the Norwegians. The information is based on interviews and observations. General appearance Norwegians are very distinctive looking people. They are all tall, slim, blond and athletic. They all have very blue eyes and pale skin. It is really easy to spot a Norwegian abroad since s/he always carries a backpack wherever s/he goes. Democratic Decision Making Process Norwegians believe wholeheartedly in democracy and there is no difference between salaries no matter which position a person occupies in a company. All decisions are referred to the workers and are taken on a group basis. Bosses should always listen to the needs of their subordinates. Adopting an authoritarian style of management would really be asking for trouble. The unions have a very strong position and the state plays an extremely important role in business life. All Norwegians support public ownership of services because they strongly believe that everyone should have the same rights, regardless of their income or where they live. Doing Business with the Norwegians In business Norwegians are absolutely honest, trustworthy and reliable. On arrival in a Norwegian company, you will find your Norwegian counterparts already seated at the negotiating table, prepared to do business with no time set aside for establishing a relationship or even breaking the ice. They...
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...Internat’l Bus Norway Paper NORWAY – Land of the Midnight Sun Signing the New Constitution on May 17, 1814 marked the beginning of Norway’s mission to gain independence. Sweden had forced a union with Norway on January 14, 1814, after 400 years of Norway being dominated by Denmark. It was in 1905, 108 years ago, before Norway could claim a secured, full independence and become a sovereign nation. Another important event in Norway’s history is their liberation from occupation by Nazi forces after five years, on May 8, 1945. So, it’s easy to understand why the people of Norway value their independence so much. Since Norway signed the Constitution in 1814, legislation resulted in the Prime Minister position. The Prime Minister and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior government department heads) are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Monarch, to Storting (Parliament), to their political party, and ultimately the electorate. As of 2013, the political leader of Norway and the Head of His Majesty's Government is Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, of the Conservative Party. The King of Norway, Harald V, also Prince of Denmark and Prince of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, succeeded to the throne of Norway upon the death of his father Olav V on January 17, 1991. Norway is a constitutional monarchy that divides responsibility between the parliament (Storting) and the King's Council of State, consists of a prime minister and other...
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...Why did the allies win/ Germany lose the war in 1918? Some people would say that the fact that the USA entered the war in 1917 was the main reason why Germany lost the war in 1918. This is because when America entered the war they brought 1.15 million soldiers making the British army/ side much bigger and stronger than it had been before – which now meant that Germany were outnumbered. It also meant that the allies (British) had much better weapons as the Americans brought them over with them. The Americans had good weapons because they had a lot of money and could afford to buy new technology and the best of the best. However when America entered the war it took them a long time to build up their army where it was needed in France and by this time Russia retreated giving Germany the perfect opportunity to move more troops into France and once again gain power of the war. So America going into the war wasn’t important in Germany loosing the war because Germany ended up coming out on top because the Russians retreated making both sides almost equal again. This shows that this was not the main reason that Germany lost the war because at the end of this the Germans were equal with the allies. Another reason which would contribute to Germany loosing the war would be because of Allies and technology. In 1918 the allies had amazing communications and transport systems, they also had really good strong machinery which didn’t break down – the allies also could/ did improve their...
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...A seed falls into the soil and grows into a sapling, then it cannot be transplant casually, or it will not be able to survive. While people are different from plants because people have emotion. It can be flexible when dealing with problems. If the problem can not be settled in this way, there will always be another more suitable way to solve it. In the novel An Enemy of the People, by Henrik Ibsen, Thomas Stockmann, doctor of the new municipal baths of a coastal town in Norway, is a headstrong fool. Although he wants to do something good for people, he is too naive, stubborn and irresponsible. Doctor Stockmann is an extreme idealist, who never considers about reality and consequences. After finding the truth of the baths, he wants to publish his report about pollution to let everyone knows. But he does not think of consequences. It will make the town lose at least three thousand crowns. After persuaded by mayor, his brother, he still insists on publishing the report. And he says “ This is only the beginning. We will go on to other subjects and blow up every lie we live by!”(p333) He believes that he can expose the truth and become a hero of the town. However, he never thinks about majority may against him and it is impossible for him to against majority by himself. But he still cannot realize the situation. After protested by majority, he says “You are fighting for the truth,and that’s why you are alone. And that makes you strong. We are the strongest people in the world.....
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...The Scream By: Edvard Munch From early on Edvard Munch was troubled. His mother passed when he was very young, as well as his sister. The blow of the passing of these family members was not to be softened by a military father who twisted Christianity to fit his radical views. Family tragedy caused Dr. Munch to be very violent and depressed. This, as well as Edvard’s consistent illness, was the motivation for Dr. Munch to constantly lash out and claim that this was Gods way of punishment. Edvard is quoted saying, “Sickness, insanity, and death were the dark angels standing guard at my cradle and they have followed me throughout my life”. The Scream was born from this shadowy place in Edvard’s heart and mind. Originally made from pastels on cardboard, it was created several times with multiple mediums by Munch. On record, The Scream is currently the most expensive painting ever sold. The 1895 pastel and cardboard painting was bought in May of 2012 for $120 million in New York City. This piece is not only rich in monetary value, but meaning as well. Edvard Munch created The Scream to displays the insanity within himself, and how he views the world around him. In his self-expression there are formal interpretations of colors and dramatic use of space and perspective, as well as rippling curves of the landscape which all come together to describe the anxiety and manifestation of the piece. The most evident formal element in the scream is color. Drastic use of color depicts the...
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...A Doll’s House is a three-act play written in the 1800s that has sparked many controversial topics and arguments regarding the treatment of women in 19th century society. My understanding of the cultural and contextual considerations were developed over the course of the interactive orals and discussions when various aspects and views were presented by the class. Through the orals, we explored the cultural connections between the play and real life experiences, techniques, social relations and the importance of the setting. The class interactive orals gave insight and context into the importance of the role of women during the Victorian era, as well as the issues in early feminism. As more context were given to the class about the gender difference...
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...The world has many countries, but you will learn about the region of Scandinavia. Scandinavia consists of the European countries of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. They are known best for their ancestors, the Vikings, and they also have quite interesting food and climate. Scandinavia is a northern region in the world so it has a generally cool climate. The northern parts of the region have pleasant to mild summers. Because of this weather, people in the northern areas of the region might hike the Faroe Islands or go surfing. However, if you travel to the most northern parts of the region during the summer, you might just be able to see a wild polar bear. Despite its warm summers, the northern half has extremely cold winters. Some activities that people may do in the winter time are alpine skiing, watching the Northern Lights, or going on a dog sled adventure. In addition, you might also try some of these other activities during the colder months such as staying in an ice hotel or ice skating. The southern area of the region also has pleasant summers, but unlike the northern half, the southern area has mild winters. The weather in Scandinavia is not quite similar to America and neither is the food....
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